maan6 nang4 caap3 sou1萬能插蘇万能插苏

Jyutpingmaan6 nang4 caap3 sou1

Yalemaahn nàhng chaap sōu

名詞

Definition

Multi-plug adapter, including travel adapters and multi-way socket splitters.

travel adapter for connecting different plug types
multi-way socket splitter or adapter block

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How it's used

This term is used for both international travel adapters and power strips that allow multiple plugs to be inserted into a single wall outlet. In Hong Kong, it is common to use this term even for simple power extension blocks that do not necessarily convert voltage. It is a very practical household item that most people keep in their travel bags or behind their desks.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行gei3記dak1得daai3帶go3個maan6萬nang4能caap3插sou1蘇aa4呀。

Remember to bring a travel adapter when you go traveling.

ni1呢go3個maan6萬nang4能caap3插sou1蘇gau3夠m4唔gau3夠wai6位caap3插saai3晒di1啲din6電hei3器？

Does this travel adapter have enough sockets for all the appliances?

Common phrases

daai3帶maan6萬nang4能caap3插sou1蘇

bring a travel adapter

maai5買go3個maan6萬nang4能caap3插sou1蘇

buy a travel adapter

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a standard wall socket, which is simply called 插蘇. Also, remember that while it allows different plugs to fit, it does not always convert voltage, so check your appliances before plugging them in.