kei2 gong1企缸
Jyutpingkei2 gong1
Yalekéi gōng
Definition
Shower stall; a shower facility designed for standing in.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the designated area for standing and showering, often distinguishing it from a full bathtub. It is the standard term used when discussing bathroom renovations or apartment layouts in Hong Kong. The term emphasizes the standing nature of the shower, contrasting with the reclining nature of a bathtub.
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The shower stall at home is clogged, water is flooding out everywhere.
Do you prefer using a bathtub or a shower stall to bathe?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 淋浴, which refers to the action of taking a shower. 企缸 is the physical fixture or space, whereas 淋浴 is the activity.
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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.
