coeng4 kwan4長裙长裙
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Yalechèuhng kwàhn
Definition
A long skirt or a maxi dress.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to skirts or dresses that fall below the knee, often reaching the ankles. It is frequently used to describe a style that is elegant or formal, but it can also refer to casual maxi dresses worn in the summer. When describing the act of wearing one, always use the verb 着.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
She is wearing a long skirt to go for dim sum.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 連身裙, which specifically refers to a dress. While a long skirt can be part of a dress, using 長裙 to describe a full-length dress can sometimes be ambiguous if the listener assumes you mean a separate skirt piece.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
