zyu1 pei5珠被
Jyutpingzyu1 pei5
Yalejyū péih
Definition
A thin, smooth cloth blanket without any pile or fuzz.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a lightweight, smooth-textured blanket often used during transitional seasons or in air-conditioned rooms. It lacks the bulk of a duvet or the fuzzy texture of a fleece blanket, making it a staple for summer nights in Hong Kong. The term is highly specific to local bedding habits and is rarely used to describe heavy winter quilts.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
The weather is starting to get hot, take out the thin blanket to cover yourself.
Do you have a thin blanket in your room? I am afraid of catching a cold.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard quilt or duvet, which are much thicker and warmer. Using this word to describe a heavy winter blanket will cause confusion as it implies a very thin, single-layer fabric.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
