zo6 zung1座鐘座钟
Jyutpingzo6 zung1
Yalejoh jūng
Definition
Table clock; a clock placed on a desk or table.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a clock designed to sit on a flat surface like a desk or mantelpiece, rather than being mounted on a wall. It carries a slightly traditional or decorative connotation compared to modern digital alarms or wall clocks. People often use it to describe vintage or ornate timepieces found in older homes.
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This table clock was a gift from my family.
Where did you put your table clock?
Related words
Common phrases
table clock ornament
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Grammar guides
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