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Jyutpingsat1 noi6 cit3 gai3
Yalesāt noih chit gai
Definition
Interior design; the planning, layout, and decoration of indoor spaces.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional practice or the resulting aesthetic of a space. While it is a loan translation from English, it is used interchangeably with the English term in professional and casual contexts alike. When discussing the act of doing it, people often use the verb 裝修 to refer to the broader process of renovation and fitting out.
Examples
They hired an interior designer to do up their place.
What do you think of this interior design?
Related words
Common phrases
interior designer
to do interior design
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 裝修, which refers to the physical renovation or construction work. Use 室內設計 when talking about the creative layout and style, but use 裝修 when talking about the actual labor of painting, tiling, or carpentry.
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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.
