haak3 teng1客廳客厅
Jyutpinghaak3 teng1
Yalehaak tēng
Definition
Living room or parlour; the area in a home used for receiving guests.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the main communal area of a home where guests are entertained. Unlike some Western floor plans where the living room might be separate from the dining area, in many Hong Kong apartments, the space often functions as a combined living and dining room.
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They are watching TV in the living room.
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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.
