soeng1 gaak3 cong4雙格床双格床
Jyutpingsoeng1 gaak3 cong4
Yalesēung gaak chòhng
Definition
A bunk bed.
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How it's used
Space is a premium in Hong Kong apartments, making this piece of furniture a common sight in shared children's bedrooms. It is specifically used for beds stacked vertically, distinguishing it from a loft bed which typically leaves the space underneath open for a desk or storage.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
When I was small, I slept on a bunk bed with my older brother.
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