ng5 dau2 gwai6五斗櫃五斗柜
Jyutpingng5 dau2 gwai6
Yaleńgh dáu gwaih
Definition
A chest of drawers; a cupboard or cabinet with five drawers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a chest of drawers, often tall and narrow, designed for storing folded clothing. While the term implies exactly five drawers, it is frequently used as a generic term for any similar chest of drawers regardless of the actual drawer count. It is a common piece of furniture in older Hong Kong apartments where floor space is limited.
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My chest of drawers at home is stuffed with clothes.
Where did you buy your chest of drawers?
Related words
Common phrases
old chest of drawers
buy a chest of drawers
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