aap3 sit6 mou2鴨舌帽鸭舌帽
Jyutpingaap3 sit6 mou2
Yaleaap siht móu
Definition
Flat cap; a flat-topped cap with a stiff brim or peak.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use this term to refer to any cap with a brim, regardless of whether it is strictly a baseball cap or a snapback. It is the standard way to describe this style of headwear in daily life. While you might see the term 棒球帽 in written contexts, it sounds slightly more like a direct translation from English.
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ding2頂díngExamples
He wore a baseball cap when he went out today.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
