gwai1 bui3龜背龟背
Jyutpinggwai1 bui3
Yalegwāi bui
Definition
Sports training bib.
colloquialsportsclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the mesh vests worn during team sports to distinguish sides. The term is highly colloquial and stems from the visual resemblance of the vest to a tortoise shell when worn. It is almost exclusively used in informal settings like school PE classes or casual matches.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Remember to bring your bib for soccer today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal contexts or to describe actual clothing items like tank tops or vests, as it is strictly reserved for sports training equipment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
