tin1 coeng1天窗
Jyutpingtin1 coeng1
Yaletīn chēung
Definition
A skylight; an opening or window in a roof, ceiling, or the top of a vehicle.
colloquialhometransport
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a window in a roof, this term is frequently used to refer to a sunroof on a vehicle. It carries a sense of luxury or added comfort, as having one is often considered a desirable feature for car buyers in Hong Kong. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to a gap or omission in a document or plan, similar to the concept of a loophole.
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go3個goExamples
The car has a sunroof, it's very airy when opened.
Is the skylight in your room leaking?
Related words
Common phrases
to open the sunroof; to leave a blank space in a publication
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a regular window on a wall, which is simply called 窗. Using 天窗 for a wall window will sound confusing to native speakers as it specifically implies a vertical opening to the sky.
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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.
