taai3 si1 ji2太師椅太师椅
Jyutpingtaai3 si1 ji2
Yaletaai sī yí
Definition
An old-fashioned wooden armchair with a high back and wide armrests.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional, formal, high-backed wooden chair often found in antique Chinese furniture sets. It carries a sense of authority and dignity, historically reserved for the head of the household or honored guests. You will mostly encounter these in traditional teahouses, heritage homes, or period dramas rather than modern apartments.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
