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Yalejūk pàahng
Definition
Bamboo scaffolding; a temporary structure made of bamboo poles, commonly used for construction or repair work.
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How it's used
Bamboo scaffolding remains a quintessential sight in Hong Kong construction, prized for its flexibility and ability to withstand high winds during typhoons. While modern metal scaffolding is common globally, bamboo is still preferred locally for its cost effectiveness and the speed at which skilled workers can assemble it. You will often see it covered in green or white protective netting.
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They have set up bamboo scaffolding outside this building.
It is very dangerous for workers to work on the bamboo scaffolding.
Related words
Common phrases
to erect bamboo scaffolding
to dismantle bamboo scaffolding
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with metal scaffolding, which is referred to as 金屬棚. Using the word for any type of scaffolding is technically inaccurate as the material is a defining feature of the structure.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
