hau5 lap1厚笠
Jyutpinghau5 lap1
Yaleháuh lāp
Definition
A thick sweater
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is specifically used for heavy, warm knitwear rather than light cardigans or thin pullovers. It carries a cozy, practical connotation often associated with preparing for the winter season in Hong Kong.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
It's cold outside, remember to put on a thick sweater.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for clothing like 衫, but it specifically refers to the material and thickness of a sweater.
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