seoi2 mo4 zyun1水磨磚水磨砖
Jyutpingseoi2 mo4 zyun1
Yaleséui mòh jyūn
Definition
Terrazzo tile; a finely processed and polished tile.
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How it's used
Terrazzo tiles evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for mid-century Hong Kong architecture. While modern renovations often replace them with porcelain or marble, they remain a hallmark of older public housing estates and traditional shop floors. The term specifically refers to the composite material made of chips of marble, quartz, or glass set in a cement binder.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This old house is still paved with terrazzo tiles.
Do you like this kind of terrazzo tile?
Related words
Common phrases
to pave with terrazzo tiles
old-style terrazzo tiles
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