dyun2 fu3短褲短裤
Jyutpingdyun2 fu3
Yaledyún fu
Definition
Shorts; trousers that end at or above the knees.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Shorts are specifically associated with casual settings or sports in Hong Kong. Wearing them to formal business meetings or professional environments is generally considered inappropriate and unprofessional. If you are going to a place with strong air conditioning, like a cinema or an office, you might find that wearing shorts makes you feel quite cold.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
It is so hot, wearing shorts is the most comfortable.
Remember to bring a pair of shorts for the beach tomorrow.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use the word 褲 directly when they mean shorts, but 褲 is a general term for any trousers. Always specify 短褲 to avoid confusion with long pants.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
