鋅盤
san1 pun4
The Cantonese word for 'sink' (the basin) is 鋅盤 (san1 pun4).
Meaning: basin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
san1 pun4
Did you know?
- In Cantonese-speaking regions, the placement of the sink in a kitchen is often dictated by 'Feng Shui' principles. A sink placed in a certain direction relative to the stove can be thought of as causing conflict between water and fire.
- When talking about a sink clogging, Cantonese speakers use a specific verb for 'blocked' that is also used to describe a traffic jam.
- In modern Hong Kong, people often use the English word 'sink' directly within Cantonese sentences, blending the two languages together.
Examples in context
- 我需要買一個洗碗盆。I need to buy a sink [dish-washing basin].
- 個鋅盤好污糟。go3 san1 pun4 hou2 wu1 zou1.The sink is very dirty.
- 我喺鋅盤度洗菜。ngo5 hai2 san1 pun4 dou6 sai2 coi3.I am washing vegetables in the sink.
- 個鋅盤漏水喇。go3 san1 pun4 lau6 seoi2 laa3.The sink is leaking water.
Example conversation
Tsi Kuen and Ya Ting are in the kitchen.
- 子健 Tsz Kin雅婷，個鋅盤滿咗喇。aa2 ting4, go3 sank1 pan4 mun5 zo2 laa3.Ya Ting, the sink is full.
- 雅婷 Nga Ting我而家去清佢。ngo5 ji1 gaa2 heoi3 cing1 keoi5.I'll go clear it now.
- 子健 Tsz Kin記得洗乾淨個鋅盤。gei3 dak1 sai2 gon1 zing6 go3 sank1 pan4.Remember to wash the sink clean.
- 雅婷 Nga Ting知道啦，唔使擔心。zi1 dou6 laa1, m4 sai2 daam1 sam1.I know, don't worry.
