dyun2 kwan4短裙
Jyutpingdyun2 kwan4
Yaledyún kwàhn
Definition
Short skirt or miniskirt; a skirt with a hemline above the knee.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to skirts that end above the knee, often implying a fashionable or youthful style. While it can describe any skirt of that length, it is frequently used in contexts involving personal style or shopping. It is the standard term used in daily conversation to distinguish these from longer skirts.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
She wore a short skirt to work today.
Do you think this short skirt suits me?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a dress, which is 裙 or 連身裙, as 短裙 strictly refers to the skirt garment itself.
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