dyun2 zau6 saam1短袖衫
Jyutpingdyun2 zau6 saam1
Yaledyún jauh sāam
Definition
Short-sleeved shirt; a top or clothing with short sleeves.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the sleeve length rather than the style of the garment itself. It is commonly used as a general term for any top with short sleeves, including t-shirts or casual button-ups. When referring to a t-shirt specifically, people often just use the loanword T恤.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
It is so hot, of course one should wear a short-sleeved shirt.
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Grammar guides
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