bin6 zong1便裝便装
Jyutpingbin6 zong1
Yalebihn jōng
Definition
Casual wear, everyday clothes, or plain clothes.
- casual wear; everyday clothes
- plain clothes worn by on-duty police officers
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to clothing that is relaxed and informal, distinct from uniforms or formal attire like suits. While it is a noun, it is frequently used after the verb 著 to describe the act of dressing down. It carries a sense of comfort and lack of professional or ceremonial expectation.
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san1身sānExamples
It is my day off today, I will just wear casual clothes to go out.
You better not wear casual clothes for your interview tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear casual clothes
dressed entirely in casual wear
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 便服, which is a near-synonym but often carries a slightly more specific nuance of dress codes in schools or offices. While both are widely understood, 便裝 is more commonly used to describe the general style of clothing one chooses for leisure.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
