si1 fong4私房
Jyutpingsi1 fong4
Yalesī fòhng
Definition
Personal, private, or confidential.
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Often implies something kept away from public view or shared only with a close circle. While it can mean private in a general sense, it frequently carries a nuance of being hidden or exclusive, such as a chef's secret recipe or a stash of money kept away from a spouse.
Examples
This is my personal menu, don't tell anyone.
He has some secret savings hidden under the bed.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English concept of a private room in a house, as it focuses more on the secrecy or personal nature of the item rather than the physical space itself.
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