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How do you say coat hanger in Cantonese?

There are a few ways to say "coat hanger" in Cantonese, depending on the context and the specific type of hanger:

General terms:

* 衫架 (sām gā) - This is the most common and general term for a coat hanger, literally meaning "clothes rack".

* 衣架 (yī gā) - This is another general term for a coat hanger, literally meaning "clothes rack".

Specific types of hangers:

* 衫鈎 (sām gau) - This refers to a hook-type hanger, often used for hanging clothes on a wall.

* 膠衣架 (gāau yī gā) - This refers to a plastic hanger, often used for hanging clothes on a clothesline.

* 木衣架 (muk yī gā) - This refers to a wooden hanger, often used for hanging delicate garments.

* 鐵衣架 (tit yī gā) - This refers to a metal hanger, often used for hanging heavier garments.

In a specific context, you might use a more descriptive term:

* 掛衫架 (gwā sām gā) - This refers to a hanger specifically designed for hanging clothes.

* 晾衫架 (loeng sām gā) - This refers to a hanger used for drying clothes, often found on balconies.

It's important to consider the context and the type of hanger when choosing the most appropriate term.

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