ce1 saam1車衫车衫
Jyutpingce1 saam1
Yalechē sāam
Definition
To sew or make clothes using a sewing machine.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
This term specifically refers to the industrial or mechanical process of sewing rather than hand-stitching. It carries a strong association with the garment industry history in Hong Kong, where many workers were employed in small workshops to produce clothing.
Examples
She used to sew clothes in a factory, it was very hard work.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe hand-sewing, which is usually referred to as 縫衫 or 補衫. Using 車衫 for hand-sewing sounds unnatural because it implies the use of a sewing machine.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
