zip3 cong4摺床折床
Jyutpingzip3 cong4
Yalejip chòhng
Definition
A folding camp bed; a cot.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Often associated with temporary sleeping arrangements or small living spaces where furniture must be stowed away during the day. It carries a practical, utilitarian tone rather than one of luxury or comfort. People frequently use it when discussing space-saving solutions in cramped Hong Kong apartments.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The house is small, buying a folding bed to put in the living room is very convenient.
Related words
Common phrases
to fold away the camp bed
to set up the camp bed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 梳化床 which specifically refers to a sofa bed that transforms into a sleeping surface. A 摺床 is almost exclusively a metal or fabric frame that folds flat for storage.
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