bou1 taai1煲呔
Jyutpingbou1 taai1
Yalebōu tāai
Definition
Bow tie.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Derived from the English word bow tie, this term is the standard way to refer to the accessory in Cantonese. It is almost exclusively used in formal contexts such as weddings, galas, or professional ceremonies where a tuxedo or suit is required. While it sounds like a loanword, it has become deeply integrated into the local lexicon and is used by all generations.
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He is going to a wedding banquet tonight and specifically put on a bow tie.
Do you think this black bow tie matches my shirt?
Related words
Common phrases
to wear a bow tie
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 領呔, which refers to a standard long necktie. Using 煲呔 to describe a regular tie will cause confusion as the shapes are distinct.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
