fan1 saa1婚紗婚纱
Jyutpingfan1 saa1
Yalefān sā
Definition
Western-style wedding dress or gown worn by a bride, typically white with a long skirt and a veil.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the white, Western style gown worn by a bride during a church or hotel wedding ceremony. It is distinct from the traditional Chinese wedding dress, which is known as 裙褂. People often rent these gowns from bridal shops rather than buying them due to the high cost and one-time use.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 裙褂, which is the traditional red embroidered Chinese wedding attire. Using the word 婚紗 to describe a 裙褂 will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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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.
