daai6 lau1大褸大褛

Jyutpingdaai6 lau1

Yaledaaih lāu

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Overcoat; a long, thick coat, typically knee-length.

colloquialclothing

How it's used

Refers specifically to a heavy, long outer garment designed for protection against cold weather. It is distinct from lighter jackets or windbreakers, which are usually referred to as 外套. In modern Hong Kong, it is often used to describe formal or professional winter wear.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

tin1天hei3氣gam3咁dung3凍，gei3記dak1得zoek3著gin2件daai6大lau1褸sin1先hou2好ceot1出mun4門hau2口aa4呀。

It is so cold, remember to wear your overcoat before you go out.

nei5你gin2件daai6大lau1褸gwaa3掛zo2咗喺hai2衣ji1櫃gwai6入jap6面，min6自zi6己gei2去heoi3拎ling1啦。

Your overcoat is hanging inside the wardrobe, go get it yourself.

Common phrases

zoek3著daai6大lau1褸

to wear an overcoat

hau5厚daai6大lau1褸

thick overcoat

Common mistake

Avoid using this for light fashion jackets or hoodies, as it implies a heavy, substantial coat. Using it for a thin layer can sound confusing to native speakers who expect something much warmer.