gun3 sai2 pun4盥洗盆
Jyutpinggun3 sai2 pun4
Yalegun sái pùhn
Definition
Washbasin; a sink used for washing hands and face.
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How it's used
Although this term is technically correct, most people in daily life simply refer to it as 洗手盆. Using 盥洗盆 can sound slightly formal or like a term found in a hardware store catalog or a property listing. It is perfectly understood by everyone but rarely used in casual conversation between friends.
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The washbasin is clogged, need to find someone to fix it.
Remember to wipe the washbasin dry after you wash your face.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
