ku1 san4箍臣
Jyutpingku1 san4
Yalekū sàhn
Definition
Cushion
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How it's used
This word is a direct phonetic loan from the English word cushion. It is almost exclusively used to refer to the decorative pillows found on sofas or chairs, rather than the seat cushion of a chair itself. You will frequently hear it used in furniture stores or when discussing home decor.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 枕頭, which is specifically for sleeping in bed. Using 箍臣 to describe a bed pillow will sound strange to native speakers.
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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.
