coeng4 hoe1長靴长靴
Jyutpingcoeng4 hoe1
Yalechèuhng hēu
Definition
Boots with a high shaft, such as knee-high or thigh-high boots.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to footwear that covers the calf or reaches the knee, distinguishing it from ankle boots or standard shoes. While it can describe fashion boots, it is also the standard term for heavy-duty rubber rain boots used in wet weather or industrial settings.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
It is raining so hard, remember to wear your knee-high boots.
Where did you buy those knee-high boots?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe any type of boot; if the boots are short or ankle-length, use 靴 or 短靴 instead to avoid confusion.
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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.
