nyun5 lou4暖爐暖炉
Jyutpingnyun5 lou4
Yalenyúhn lòuh
Definition
Heater or space heater; an appliance used to keep warm in cold weather.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to portable electric space heaters used in residential settings. Unlike central heating systems common in other countries, these are essential in Hong Kong because most local apartments lack built-in heating. People often use them during the short winter months to combat the damp, chilly air.
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It is so cold, turn on the heater to make it warmer.
Where did you buy the heater in your house?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 暖氣, which refers to the warm air or the heating function itself rather than the physical appliance. Using 暖爐 to describe the central heating system of a building is incorrect.
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