lau4 dai2樓底楼底
Jyutpinglau4 dai2
Yalelàuh dái
Definition
The floor-to-ceiling height of a room or floor.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the vertical distance between the floor and the ceiling inside a room. It is a key selling point in the Hong Kong property market, as higher ceilings are perceived to make small apartments feel significantly less cramped. While it literally translates to floor bottom, it is never used to describe the floor itself.
Examples
This apartment has a high ceiling, it feels very spacious to live in.
Have you found a unit with such a high ceiling yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 天花板, which refers specifically to the ceiling material or surface itself. Use 樓底 when discussing the vertical space or height, and 天花板 when discussing the actual structure or if you need to fix a leak or paint.
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