ceoi4 saam1除衫
Jyutpingceoi4 saam1
Yalechèuih sāam
Definition
To take off one's clothes; to undress.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of removing garments from the body. It is the most common way to express this action in daily life, sounding much more natural than the more formal 脫衣. It is often used with the particle 低 to emphasize the completion of the action, as in 除低件衫.
Examples
Remember to take off your clothes when you get home.
Related words
Common phrases
take off clothes to shower
Common mistake
Avoid using 脫 as it sounds overly formal or literary in a spoken context. Also, ensure you do not confuse this with 脫落, which refers to things falling off naturally rather than being removed by a person.
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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.
