si6 do1 fong4士多房
Jyutpingsi6 do1 fong4
Yalesih dō fòhng
Definition
Storeroom; a room used for storing tools, sundries, and miscellaneous items.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Derived from the English word store, this term is a classic example of Hong Kong's colonial linguistic legacy. It refers specifically to a small utility room or closet used for storage, rather than a large warehouse. People often use it interchangeably with 雜物房, though 士多房 feels slightly more casual.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Put all the miscellaneous items into the storeroom.
Related words
Common phrases
to tidy up the storeroom
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 士多, which is a common Cantonese term for a small convenience store or corner shop. Using 士多房 to refer to a shop will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
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