gau2 bei2 gaa2狗髀架
Jyutpinggau2 bei2 gaa2
Yalegáu béi gá
Definition
Brace or strut.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a triangular or angled support bracket used to reinforce furniture or structures. The term is highly colloquial and rooted in the visual resemblance of the shape to a dog's hind leg. It is commonly used by tradespeople and in DIY contexts rather than in formal architectural descriptions.
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This cabinet leg needs a brace added to be stable.
Can you find a brace to prop it up?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general supports or pillars, as it specifically implies an angled or triangular bracing piece. Using it to describe a vertical column or a flat shelf support would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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