jat1 tai1 loeng5 fo2一梯兩伙一梯两伙
Jyutpingjat1 tai1 loeng5 fo2
Yaleyāt tāi léuhng fó
Definition
An apartment building layout with two units on each floor sharing one elevator or stairwell.
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How it's used
This term is standard in Hong Kong real estate listings and casual conversation about housing density. It highlights a sense of privacy and exclusivity, as fewer units per floor generally mean less noise and less waiting time for the lift. It is a key factor for locals when evaluating the quality and management of a residential building.
Examples
This building is designed with two units per floor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the total number of floors in a building. It strictly refers to the layout of a single floor, regardless of how many floors the building has in total.
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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.
