wai4 coeng4圍牆围墙
Jyutpingwai4 coeng4
Yalewàih chèuhng
Definition
An enclosing wall; a wall built around a place to enclose it.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a wall that surrounds or demarcates a property boundary, rather than just any partition wall inside a building. It often implies a sense of security or privacy, separating the interior space from the outside world. It is most commonly used in the context of houses, gardens, or historical sites.
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fuk1幅fūkExamples
A very high enclosing wall was built behind the house.
Why do you want to build an enclosing wall in the garden?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牆紙, which refers to wallpaper, or 隔間牆, which refers to an interior partition wall. 圍牆 is strictly for exterior boundaries.
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