geng2 gan1頸巾颈巾
Jyutpinggeng2 gan1
Yalegéng gān
Definition
Scarf; a long piece of fabric worn around the neck to keep warm.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the long, knitted or fabric accessory worn around the neck for warmth. While some might use 圍巾 in formal or written contexts, 頸巾 is the standard term used in daily speech. It is almost exclusively paired with the verb 戴 when describing the action of putting one on.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The weather is starting to get cold, remember to wear your scarf.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the verb 戴, which is used for accessories like scarves, glasses, and hats, with 穿, which is reserved for clothing items like shirts or pants.
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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.
