hei3 coeng1氣窗气窗
Jyutpinghei3 coeng1
Yalehei chēung
Definition
A small window located high or low on a wall used primarily for ventilation rather than light.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to a small, often rectangular window positioned high up on a wall or above a door frame to facilitate airflow. Unlike standard windows meant for looking out or letting in light, these are almost exclusively functional for ventilation. You will frequently see them in older Hong Kong apartment buildings where they help circulate air between rooms or hallways.
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zek3隻jekExamples
You really must open the transom in the bathroom for ventilation!
Have you closed the transom in your room yet?
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