saai3 paang4曬棚晒棚
Jyutpingsaai3 paang4
Yalesaai pàahng
Definition
Rooftop; flat roof of a building.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the flat, open-air area on top of a building used for drying laundry or relaxing. While technically synonymous with 天台, it carries a more domestic and functional nuance, emphasizing the act of drying things under the sun. It is a very common term in older residential buildings where residents share or utilize the rooftop space for daily chores.
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go3個goExamples
He always likes to go up to the rooftop to get some air.
Related words
Common phrases
hang clothes on the rooftop
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb phrase 曬棚, which in some contexts can mean to show off or put on a display. In a residential context, it is strictly a noun referring to the physical space.
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