gu2 zoek6古着
Jyutpinggu2 zoek6
Yalegú jeuhk
Definition
Vintage clothing; secondhand garments with historical or retro value.
colloquialclothingshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to second hand clothing that has gained value or style status due to its age or rarity. It is distinct from generic second hand clothes, which are often called 舊衫. The term is heavily associated with fashion subcultures and boutique shopping in areas like Sham Shui Po or Causeway Bay.
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gin2件gínExamples
This vintage piece is very unique, where did you buy it?
I really like going to Sham Shui Po to hunt for vintage clothing.
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe just any old or worn out clothes, as that would be better described as 舊衫 or 爛衫. It implies a sense of curated style rather than just being pre-owned.
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Grammar guides
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