daa2 leng5 daai2打領帶打领带
Jyutpingdaa2 leng5 daai2
Yaledá léhng dáai
Definition
To wear or tie a necktie.
colloquialclothingwork
How it's used
While 打領帶 specifically refers to the action of tying the knot, it is also commonly used to mean wearing a tie in general. In professional settings, you might hear people use it interchangeably with the act of dressing up for a formal occasion. It is a very specific term that does not apply to other types of neckwear like bow ties, which use different verbs.
Examples
He has to wear a tie to work every day.
Related words
Common phrases
to tie a tie
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general verb for wearing accessories. Remember that 打 is used for the action of tying the knot, whereas for simply wearing a tie that is already knotted, you might just say 戴領帶.
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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.
