lau4 jyu5樓宇楼宇
Jyutpinglau4 jyu5
Yalelàuh yúh
Definition
A building, housing, or property; can refer to an entire building or an individual unit.
neutralplaceshome
How it's used
Refers primarily to formal or legal contexts, such as property management, real estate transactions, or architectural discussions. In everyday casual conversation, people almost always prefer using 樓 or 單位 instead of this term. It carries a slightly detached or official tone that makes it sound out of place when chatting with friends about where you live.
Measure word
dung6棟dunghExamples
The buildings around here are very old.
Which residential estate did you buy a unit in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe your own home in casual speech, as it sounds like you are reading a government document or a contract. Use 屋企 or 樓 instead.
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Grammar guides
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