haai4 zin3鞋薦鞋荐
Jyutpinghaai4 zin3
Yalehàaih jin
Definition
An insole or shoe-pad.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the removable insert placed inside a shoe for comfort or support. While modern speakers might occasionally use the loanword 鞋墊, 鞋薦 remains the most authentic and traditional term for this object in Hong Kong. It is commonly used when discussing foot pain or adjusting the fit of new footwear.
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go3個goExamples
These shoes are quite hard, buying an insole to pad them will be more comfortable.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 墊, which is a general term for any kind of pad or cushion. Using 鞋薦 ensures you are specifically talking about footwear, whereas using 墊 alone is too vague.
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