teng1廳厅
Jyutpingteng1
Yaletēng
Definition
Living room or hall; the main communal area in a home, often functioning as a living and dining space.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the main communal space in a home where family members gather. It is common to hear it used in real estate descriptions, such as 三房兩廳, to specify the layout of a flat. While it can be used alone, it is often paired with specific functions like 飯廳 for dining or 客廳 for receiving guests.
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go3個goExamples
Their whole family is watching TV in the living room.
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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.
