zyun1 gwai6專櫃专柜
Jyutpingzyun1 gwai6
Yalejyūn gwaih
Definition
A dedicated brand counter or boutique booth in a retail store.
colloquialshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to a designated sales area within a larger department store, rather than a standalone shop. It implies a higher level of brand exclusivity and service compared to a general retail shelf. You will frequently hear this term in the context of luxury goods, skincare, and cosmetics.
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This brand has a counter at the department store.
Can you find that cosmetics counter?
Related words
Common phrases
cosmetics counter
skincare counter
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舖頭, which refers to an entire independent shop. Using 專櫃 for a standalone store sounds unnatural because it specifically denotes a branded section inside a larger retail space.
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