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Definition
A piece of cloth used in ancient times for tying up a man's hair; a hairband or hat.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional head coverings or hair wraps often seen in historical contexts. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing historical costumes or period dramas. The term carries a strong literary or archaic feel compared to modern words for hats like 帽.
Measure word
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People in period dramas are always wearing that kind of headgear.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for hats or headwear, but it is highly specific to traditional styles and not appropriate for modern caps or beanies.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
