gai1 jik6 zau6雞翼袖鸡翼袖
Jyutpinggai1 jik6 zau6
Yalegāi yihk jauh
Definition
Sleeveless or very short sleeves that completely expose the armpit when the arm is raised.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The term literally translates to chicken wing sleeves, vividly describing the way the fabric barely covers the shoulder joint. It is specifically used for tops where the sleeve is so short that it looks like a small flap, often exposing the underarm area when the arms are raised. It is a common fashion term used by shoppers and retail staff in Hong Kong to distinguish this specific cut from standard short sleeves.
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gin2件gínExamples
This cap-sleeve shirt is very cool.
Isn't it too casual to wear a cap-sleeve top to a job interview?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with sleeveless tops, which are called 背心. While both expose the arms, 雞翼袖 implies there is at least a tiny bit of fabric extending over the shoulder.
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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.
