tau4 fong2頭房头房
Jyutpingtau4 fong2
Yaletàuh fóng
Definition
The foremost room.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the room closest to the entrance of a house or apartment. It often implies the master bedroom or the most prominent room in traditional layout designs. It is rarely used in modern high-rise apartment contexts where layouts are more standardized.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Her front room is very big, and it even has a balcony.
Are you staying in the front room or the back room?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the front desk or reception area, which is usually called 接待處 or 前台. Using it to describe a hotel lobby will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
