cing4裎
Jyutpingcing4
Yalechìhng
Definition
To take off one's clothes, or the ribbon of jade ornaments.
- to strip; to take off one's clothes
- literarythe ribbon used to tie jade ornaments
datedclothingdaily actions
How it's used
The character 裎 is extremely rare in modern Cantonese and is almost never used in spoken language. In daily life, the word for taking off clothes is always written as 除衫. Using 裎 in conversation will likely confuse native speakers as it is restricted to classical literature or specific archaic contexts.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 裎 in any modern context, as it is not part of the active vocabulary of Hong Kong Cantonese speakers. Stick to the common verb 除 to express the act of removing clothing.
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Grammar guides
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