faan2 leng5反領反领
Jyutpingfaan2 leng5
Yalefáan léhng
Definition
To upturn or pop a collar.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of folding a collar upwards, often associated with the style of wearing polo shirts. While once considered a trend, it is now frequently viewed as outdated or pretentious in local fashion circles. The term is strictly descriptive of the physical action rather than a formal fashion term.
Examples
Why did you pop your collar? It looks so old-fashioned.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 翻領, which refers to the design of a shirt that already has a folded collar. Use 反領 only when describing the action of manually flipping the fabric up.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
