fung4 zai3縫製缝制
Jyutpingfung4 zai3
Yalefùhng jai
Definition
To sew; to make clothing or other items using needle, thread, and fabric.
neutralclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical act of sewing garments together rather than general mending. While it is a standard term, it sounds slightly more formal or professional than everyday verbs like 縫 or 補. It is often used in contexts involving craftsmanship or custom-made items.
Examples
She really likes to tailor her own clothes.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple repairs like sewing a button back on, as it implies the construction of a garment from scratch. For minor fixes, use 補 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
