saa1 coeng1紗窗纱窗
Jyutpingsaa1 coeng1
Yalesā chēung
Definition
Screen window; a window with wire mesh to keep out insects.
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How it's used
People often refer to the mesh material itself as 紗網 when discussing repairs or replacement. While the term specifically refers to the window screen, it is almost always used in the context of keeping mosquitoes or small insects out of the home during humid weather.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The screen window has a hole in it, and lots of mosquitoes are flying in.
Remember to close the screen window before you turn on the air conditioner.
Related words
Common phrases
replace the screen window
the mesh of the screen window
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 窗簾, which refers to curtains or blinds used for privacy or blocking light, rather than the mesh screen used for ventilation and pest control.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
