soeng1 fong2雙房双房

Jyutpingsoeng1 fong2

Yalesēung fóng

Definition

A twin room; a hotel room with two single beds.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a room with two separate single beds, distinguishing it from a double room which contains one large bed. When booking, it is crucial to clarify this distinction to avoid confusion at the reception desk. It is standard terminology used in the hospitality industry across Hong Kong.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋soeng2想deng6訂jat1一gaan1間soeng1雙fong2房。

We would like to book a twin room.

le1呢gaan1間zau2酒dim3店zung6仲jau5有mou5冇soeng1雙fong2房sing6剩aa4呀？

Does this hotel still have any twin rooms left?

Common phrases

jyu6預ding6訂soeng1雙fong2房

reserve a twin room

soeng1雙fong2房daan1單wai2位

two-bedroom unit

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a double room, which is called 大床房. Using 雙房 when you actually want a room with one large bed will lead to receiving the wrong room type.