zap1 cong4執床执床
Jyutpingzap1 cong4
Yalejāp chòhng
Definition
To make the bed; to tidy up the bed.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of straightening sheets, blankets, and pillows to make a bed look neat. It is a common household chore instruction given to children or roommates. Unlike the more general term 執屋 which refers to tidying up an entire room or house, this is strictly limited to the bedding area.
Examples
Remember to make your bed after you get up.
Related words
Common phrases
make the bed every day
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean cleaning the bed in the sense of washing it or removing stains, as it only refers to the act of organizing and arranging the covers.
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