bo1 fu3波褲波裤
Jyutpingbo1 fu3
Yalebō fu
Definition
Sports shorts; specifically basketball shorts.
colloquialclothingsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the loose, breathable shorts designed for athletic activities like basketball or soccer. While it literally translates to ball pants, it is almost exclusively used for the casual, baggy style rather than tight-fitting athletic gear. It is a very common term among students and sports enthusiasts in Hong Kong.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Remember to wear your sports shorts when you play ball.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general shorts, which are called 短褲. Using 波褲 for formal or casual non-sporting shorts will sound out of place.
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