gou1 gan1 haai4高跟鞋
Jyutpinggou1 gan1 haai4
Yalegōu gān hàaih
Definition
High-heeled shoes.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The term 高踭鞋 is the standard way to refer to high heels in Cantonese, where 踭 specifically refers to the heel of a shoe. While 高跟鞋 is understood as the written form, it sounds slightly formal or like a direct translation from Mandarin. Using 踭 aligns with the common Cantonese practice of using specific body part terms for footwear components.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiRelated words
Common phrases
to wear high heels
a pair of high heels
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin-influenced 高跟鞋 in casual conversation, which can sound slightly stiff or unnatural. Stick to 高踭鞋 to sound more like a local speaker.
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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.
