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Definition
Western-style clothing, now specifically referring to a suit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a Western-style suit rather than casual clothing. While historically used to describe any Western-style attire, it is now almost exclusively associated with formal business wear. Using this term often carries a slightly old-fashioned or formal nuance compared to the more common loanword 西裝.
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He is wearing a suit to his job interview today.
Where did you get your suit tailor-made?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general Western clothing, as modern speakers will almost always interpret it as a formal suit. Using it to describe a t-shirt or jeans will sound very strange or dated.
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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.
