gung1 zai2 soeng1公仔箱
Jyutpinggung1 zai2 soeng1
Yalegūng jái sēung
Definition
An informal nickname for a television set.
colloquialtechnologyhome
How it's used
This term captures the nostalgic feeling of early television sets which were often bulky wooden boxes. While it remains a very common and affectionate way to refer to a television, it is slightly informal and older generations use it more frequently than younger ones. It is rarely used to describe modern flat screen displays, which are more often called 電視.
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go3個goExamples
You've been staring at the TV all night, aren't you bored?
The TV at home is broken, I can't watch the news.
Related words
Common phrases
staring at the TV
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 公仔, which refers to dolls, action figures, or even cartoon characters. Using it to describe a modern, high-tech screen can sound intentionally retro or humorous.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
