dai2 saam1底衫

Jyutpingdai2 saam1

Yaledái sāam

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Undershirt, vest, or undergarment designed to be worn beneath outer clothing.

colloquialclothing

How it's used

Refers specifically to the garment worn directly against the skin to absorb sweat or provide warmth. It is distinct from a tank top or sleeveless shirt worn as an outer layer, which would be called 背心. People often use it to describe thermal layers in winter or cotton shirts under a dress shirt.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

nei5你gam1今jat6日jau5有mou5冇zoek6着dai2底saam1衫aa4呀？

Are you wearing an undershirt today?

le1呢gin2件dai2底saam1衫hou2好bok6薄，zoek6着lok6落hou2好syu1舒fuk6服。

This undershirt is very thin and feels comfortable to wear.

Common phrases

zoek6着dai2底saam1衫

to wear an undershirt

joeng4羊mou4毛dai2底saam1衫

thermal undershirt

Common mistake

Avoid using it to refer to a sleeveless top worn as a fashion item, as that is strictly a 背心. Using 底衫 for a visible outer garment will sound like you are wearing your underwear in public.