haai4 daai2鞋帶鞋带
Jyutpinghaai4 daai2
Yalehàaih dáai
Definition
Shoelaces; shoestrings used to secure shoes to the feet.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
People often use the verb 縛 to describe the act of tying them. It is common to hear people complain about their shoelaces coming undone while walking, which is often described as 甩.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Your shoelaces are loose, hurry up and tie them back up.
Do you know where one can buy shoelaces?
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Grammar guides
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