hau2 doi2口袋
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Definition
Pocket on a piece of clothing like a shirt, trousers, or skirt.
neutralclothing
How it's used
While 口袋 is understood in Cantonese, native speakers frequently use the more specific terms 衫袋 for shirt pockets or 褲袋 for pants pockets. Using the generic term often sounds slightly more formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese. For casual speech, specifying the location of the pocket makes your Cantonese sound much more natural.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 口袋 for any type of bag, but it specifically refers to a pocket sewn into clothing. For a bag you carry, such as a handbag or plastic bag, use 袋 instead.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
