tai3屜屉
Jyutpingtai3
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Definition
A drawer or a tray.
- drawer
- steamer tray
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How it's used
While 屜 refers specifically to the sliding compartment itself, most people in Hong Kong use the word 櫃桶 to describe a drawer in daily conversation. Using 屜 is perfectly understood but sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, often appearing in written instructions or when distinguishing between different types of storage compartments.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 櫃桶, which is the standard, everyday term for a drawer. Using 屜 might sound slightly literary or specific to the physical tray component rather than the whole drawer unit.
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