bo1 lei1 si1 mat6玻璃絲襪玻璃丝袜
Jyutpingbo1 lei1 si1 mat6
Yalebō lēi sī maht
Definition
Sheer nylon stockings or socks.
colloquialclothingshopping
How it's used
This term specifically refers to thin, translucent, and often shiny nylon stockings. While modern fashion might use more general terms like 絲襪, using 玻璃絲襪 emphasizes the sheer, glass-like quality of the material. It is a common term in retail and daily conversation when describing hosiery that is prone to running.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
She wore nylon stockings to work today.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general socks, but it specifically refers to sheer hosiery. Do not use this for thick cotton or wool socks, which are simply called 襪.
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Grammar guides
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