fan3 gaau3 saam1瞓覺衫瞓觉衫
Jyutpingfan3 gaau3 saam1
Yalefan gaau sāam
Definition
Pajamas; sleepwear.
colloquialclothinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to clothing worn for sleeping, often implying a set rather than just a loose t-shirt. While younger generations might occasionally use the English loanword pajamas, this term remains the standard way to distinguish sleepwear from casual home loungewear.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
This set of pajamas is very comfortable.
Related words
Common phrases
to change into pajamas
a set of pajamas
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睡衣, which is the formal written term often found on clothing labels or in department stores; using 睡衣 in casual speech can sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a catalog.
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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.
