ji1 mat6衣物
Jyutpingji1 mat6
Yaleyī maht
Definition
Clothing, apparel, and personal accessories worn on the body.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Refers to a broader category than just 衫, encompassing accessories like scarves, gloves, and hats. It carries a slightly formal or administrative tone, often appearing in notices about donations, lost property, or travel packing lists. In casual conversation, people usually prefer specific terms like 衫褲 or 嘢.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
There are many old clothes here that can be donated.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a single piece of clothing, as it is a collective noun. If you want to talk about one item, use 衫, 褲, or the specific name of the object 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.
