gok3 lok1 tau2角落頭角落头
Jyutpinggok3 lok1 tau2
Yalegok lōk táu
Definition
The corner of a room.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Adding the suffix 頭 to spatial nouns is a hallmark of colloquial Cantonese, often used to make a location sound more specific or grounded. While 角落 is understood, adding 頭 gives it a more natural, informal feel that fits perfectly in casual descriptions of a room or house. It is rarely used for abstract corners like a street corner, where 街角 is preferred.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is hiding in the corner and refuses to come out.
Related words
Common phrases
corner of the room
Common mistake
Do not use this for abstract or metaphorical corners, such as a street corner or a corner in a competition. It is strictly for physical, enclosed spaces like rooms or cupboards.
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