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Definition
Size or measurement of an item, especially clothing.
colloquialshoppingclothing
How it's used
Used primarily for clothing, shoes, and manufactured goods to describe physical dimensions. While it functions as a noun, it is almost always paired with a classifier like 個 or 隻 depending on the item. It is the standard term for checking if an item is a good fit before purchasing.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 尺寸, which is more often used for abstract measurements or dimensions of objects like furniture or rooms rather than clothing sizes.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.



