hung1 hei3 cing1 san1 gei1空氣清新機空气清新机
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Yalehūng hei chīng sān gēi
Definition
Air purifier; an indoor electrical appliance used to improve air quality.
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How it's used
People often shorten this term to just 清新機 in casual conversation when the context is clear. It is frequently discussed in relation to seasonal allergies or when living in areas with high traffic pollution. You will often hear people mention the need to replace the filter, which is referred to as 濾網.
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We bought an air purifier for the house, the air quality has improved a lot.
Do you think this air purifier is powerful enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冷氣機, which is an air conditioner. While both are appliances, they serve very different functions in a Hong Kong household.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
