gou1 zaang1 haai4高踭鞋
Jyutpinggou1 zaang1 haai4
Yalegōu jāang hàaih
Definition
High-heeled shoes; heels.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The term specifically refers to the elevated heel design rather than just any formal footwear. It is common to hear people describe the act of wearing them using the verb 着, and the discomfort associated with them is a frequent topic of conversation in social settings.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
She wore a pair of very high heels to work today.
Don't you feel tired walking in high heels?
Related words
Common phrases
to wear high heels
a pair of high heels
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term 鞋, but specifically using 高踭鞋 is necessary when the height of the heel is the focus of the discussion.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
