gaap3 naap6夾衲夹衲
Jyutpinggaap3 naap6
Yalegaap naahp
Definition
A lined jacket or coat.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a lined or padded jacket, often implying a bit more warmth than a light outer layer. While it is a common term for a jacket, younger generations in Hong Kong frequently use the loanword 外套 or just refer to specific types of clothing like 風褸.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
It's cold, remember to put on a jacket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 夾克, which is a direct phonetic loan. Using 夾衲 is more traditional and specific to the style of a lined garment.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
