min4 pei5棉被
Jyutpingmin4 pei5
Yalemìhn péih
Definition
Cotton-wadded quilt; a quilt stuffed with cotton batting.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional quilts filled with cotton batting, which are distinct from modern synthetic or down duvets. While people often use the generic term 被 for any type of blanket, specifying 棉被 highlights the material and the weight of the bedding. It is frequently associated with older households or traditional bedding styles.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
It's gotten cold, go get the quilt out to cover yourself.
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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.
