caa3衩
Jyutpingcaa3
Yalecha
Definition
The open seam or slit at the hem of a piece of clothing, such as a dress, shirt, or pants.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the intentional slits or vents found on garments to allow for easier movement or aesthetic appeal. It is commonly used when discussing cheongsam or modern skirts and shirts. When the opening is unintentional, such as a rip or a seam coming undone, speakers prefer using words like 爆開 or 爛咗 instead.
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go3個goExamples
The slit on this skirt is very high, it is quite sexy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 褲, which means pants. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 衩 to refer to the entire garment rather than just the opening itself.
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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.
