jin1 fui1 dip2煙灰碟烟灰碟
Jyutpingjin1 fui1 dip2
Yaleyīn fūi díp
Definition
An ashtray.
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How it's used
While 煙灰碟 is the standard term for an ashtray, many people simply use 煙灰缸. The choice between the two often depends on the shape of the object, as 缸 implies a deeper, bowl-like container, whereas 碟 suggests a flatter, plate-like design.
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Please bring an ashtray over here for me.
Related words
Common phrases
to clean out an ashtray
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Grammar guides
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