geng2 gan1頸巾颈巾
Jyutpinggeng2 gan1
Yalegéng gān
Definition
(noun) (of clothes) a muffler; a scarf; a neckerchief
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
tin1 hei3 hoi1 ci2 dung3 gei3 dak1 daai3 faan1 tiu4 geng2 gan1 aa4
天氣開始凍，記得戴返條頸巾呀。
The weather is starting to get cold, remember to wear your scarf.
nei5 tiu4 geng2 gan1 bin1 dou6 maai5 gaa4 hou2 can3 nei5 gin2 saam1 wo5
你條頸巾邊度買㗎？好襯你件衫喎。
Where did you buy your scarf? It matches your outfit really well.
Related words
Common phrases
daai3 geng2 gan1
戴頸巾
to wear a scarf
zik1 geng2 gan1
織頸巾
to knit a scarf
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
