gung1 jan4 fong2工人房
Jyutpinggung1 jan4 fong2
Yalegūng yàhn fóng
Definition
A maid's room; a bedroom for a domestic helper, often labeled as a utility room on floor plans.
colloquialhomepeople
How it's used
Real estate developers often label these rooms as multipurpose rooms or storage rooms in floor plans to avoid the social stigma associated with their small size and lack of windows. The term specifically refers to the designated living space for a live-in domestic worker, which is a standard feature in many Hong Kong residential units.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
This apartment has a very small room for a domestic helper.
Related words
Common phrases
the helper's room is small
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a guest room, as the term specifically implies a space intended for a domestic helper, often characterized by its minimal size and location near the kitchen.
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