When renovating a home, you often encounter specialized terms or industry jargon, such as “concrete spalling,” “artificial stone,” etc., which may be unfamiliar to some. This article compiles a list of common terms with their Chinese and English equivalents, making it easier for you to communicate with workers during renovations or to understand these professional terms when searching for relevant information.
| Term | Chinese Term | English Term |
| 1 | 石屎剝落 | Concrete Spalling |
| 2 | 人造石 | Artificial Stone / Synthetic Stone |
| 3 | 廚餘機 | Waste Decomposer |
| 4 | 搬屋公司 | Moving Company |
| 5 | 4位拖板 | 4 Gangs Individual Switched Extension Sockets |
| 6 | 勞工手套 | Safety Hand Gloves |
| 7 | 抽真空 | Vacuumize |
| 8 | 電熱水爐 | Instantaneous Electric Water Heater |
| 9 | 風閘, 風擋 | Air Damper |
| 10 | 麻石 / 雲石 | Granite |
| 11 | 化白水 | Paint Remover |