hau2 seoi2 gin1口水肩
Jyutpinghau2 seoi2 gin1
Yaleháu séui gīn
Definition
Bib; a piece of cloth tied around a baby's neck to prevent food from staining their clothes.
colloquialfamilyclothing
How it's used
Parents often use this term to describe any protective cloth worn by a baby, even if it is not strictly a bib in the traditional sense. It is a very common household item, and you will hear it frequently in conversations about childcare or shopping for baby supplies.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Remember to put a bib on the baby when they eat.
This bib is so cute, where did you buy it?
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Grammar guides
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