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Definition
Chaise longue; a long, low armchair with a single sloped armrest meant for lounging.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a chaise longue or daybed that features an elongated seat and a backrest on one side, allowing for a semi-reclined position. While the name evokes the luxury of imperial concubines, it is a common piece of furniture in modern Hong Kong apartments, often integrated as part of an L-shaped sofa set.
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She bought a chaise longue and put it in the living room.
Do you like that chaise longue?
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Common phrases
buy a chaise longue
lie on a chaise longue
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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.
