kiu4 dang3橋凳桥凳
Jyutpingkiu4 dang3
Yalekìuh dang
Definition
A simple, long wooden bench supported by trestle legs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional style of wooden bench featuring a horizontal crossbeam between the legs for stability. While modern furniture has largely replaced these in urban homes, they remain common in older village houses, traditional tea houses, or outdoor market stalls. It carries a nostalgic or rustic feel compared to generic terms for chairs or benches.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
That crossbeam bench is very old, don't sit on it.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
