cau4 zai2綢仔绸仔
Jyutpingcau4 zai2
Yalechàuh jái
Definition
Silk fabric; silk material.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is a colloquial way to refer to silk fabric in daily life. While the standard written term is 絲綢, adding the diminutive suffix 仔 makes it sound more natural and grounded when discussing clothing or textiles in a casual setting. It is frequently used by older generations or in traditional market contexts.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 綢緞, which is a more formal or collective term for silk and satin fabrics. Using 綢仔 to describe high-end luxury silk products might sound slightly too informal or dismissive.
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