gin6 tau4件頭件头
Jyutpinggin6 tau4
Yalegihn tàuh
Definition
A piece of something, or the number of pieces in a set.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the integrity or the count of components in a single item, often used in fashion or product design. It emphasizes whether something is constructed as a single continuous unit rather than being assembled from multiple parts. You will frequently hear it when discussing clothing styles or furniture sets.
Examples
Do you prefer a one-piece or a two-piece swimsuit?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general classifier 件. While 件 is used to count individual items, 件頭 describes the structural composition of an object, specifically whether it is a single piece or multiple pieces.
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