lok6 dei6落地
Jyutpinglok6 dei6
Yalelohk deih
Definition
Touching the floor; reaching or attached to the ground; floor-to-ceiling.
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How it's used
Primarily used in architecture and interior design to describe features that extend from the ceiling all the way down to the floor. It implies a sense of modern luxury or openness in a living space. When applied to objects like lamps or fans, it specifically denotes a standing model that rests directly on the ground rather than being mounted on a wall or desk.
Examples
The house has a floor-to-ceiling window, it looks very spacious.
Do you prefer floor-to-ceiling windows or regular windows?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb phrase 落地 meaning to land or touch down, such as an airplane landing. In the context of furniture or windows, it functions as an adjective describing the physical reach of the item.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
