haa6 gaan3下間下间
Jyutpinghaa6 gaan3
Yalehah gaan
Definition
Kitchen
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How it's used
This term is a traditional, slightly old-fashioned way to refer to a kitchen, often associated with older generations or rural settings. While most modern speakers use 廚房, hearing下間 evokes a sense of nostalgia or a more traditional household environment. It is rarely used in contemporary urban contexts like high-rise apartments.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Related words
Common phrases
kitchen area
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard Mandarin or modern Cantonese, as younger speakers might not immediately recognize it. Using it in a professional or modern setting can sound out of place or overly rustic.
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Grammar guides
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