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Yalemān jeung
Definition
Mosquito net; a protective net used to keep mosquitoes away.
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How it's used
Modern urban living in Hong Kong has made this item less common, as air conditioning and window screens have largely replaced the need for it. It is now mostly associated with older village houses or camping trips in rural areas. The term carries a slightly nostalgic or traditional feel for many city dwellers.
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You must hang a mosquito net in summer, otherwise there will be many mosquitoes.
Are you still using a mosquito net at your home?
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