gung1 coek3供桌
Jyutpinggung1 coek3
Yalegūng cheuk
Definition
Altar table used for placing offerings to deities or ancestors.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the table or stand used for offerings in traditional Chinese households or temples. It carries a sense of reverence and is distinct from a regular table, often serving as the focal point for ancestor worship or deity veneration.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The altar is covered with incense and candles.
Common phrases
on the altar
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a regular dining table or desk, as the term is strictly reserved for religious or ceremonial contexts. Using it for a standard piece of furniture will sound confusing or disrespectful.
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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.
