bui3 leoi4 mou2貝雷帽贝雷帽
Jyutpingbui3 leoi4 mou2
Yalebui lèuih móu
Definition
Beret; a flat, soft, round cap often worn as part of military or police uniforms.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Berets are strongly associated with military or disciplined services in Hong Kong, often appearing in police or cadet uniforms. While fashion trends occasionally bring them into casual wear, they are rarely seen as everyday headwear compared to baseball caps. The term is a direct loanword from English, so it is understood across all age groups.
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He looks very stylish wearing that beret.
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