dai2 waang4底橫
Jyutpingdai2 waang4
Yaledái wàahng
Definition
Underpants; underwear.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is a common, slightly informal way to refer to underwear. While it sounds a bit more casual than the standard term, it is widely understood and used across all generations in Hong Kong. It specifically refers to the garment worn directly against the skin under trousers or skirts.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This pair of underwear is very uncomfortable.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 內衣, which is a broader category that often includes undershirts or bras. Using this word in a formal business or professional setting might be considered too casual or slightly inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
