coi4 fung2裁縫裁缝
Jyutpingcoi4 fung2
Yalechòih fúng
Definition
To make an item of clothing
neutralclothingpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional who constructs or alters garments by hand or machine. While the term is standard, many locals now prefer using the English loanword 裁縫師傅 or simply calling the shop a 改衫舖 when referring to someone who does basic alterations.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
le1 gin2 saam1 hai6 ngo5 wan2 coi4 fung2 goi2 dyun2 zo2
呢件衫係我搵裁縫改短咗。
I had a tailor shorten this shirt.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 dou6 jau5 wai6 hou2 coi4 fung2 aa4
你知唔知邊度有位好裁縫呀？
Do you know where there is a good tailor?
Common phrases
wan2 coi4 fung2
搵裁縫
to find a tailor
hou2 coi4 fung2
好裁縫
a good tailor
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe someone who just sews as a hobby, as it implies a professional trade. If you are referring to a person who sews clothes at home for fun, it is more natural to say 佢識車衫.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
