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Definition
Cashmere; a soft and elastic animal fiber from the undercoat of goats, used to make fabric.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fine undercoat of goats, distinguishing it from standard wool. It is highly prized for its superior insulation and lightweight feel compared to sheep wool. In retail settings, it is almost exclusively associated with high quality knitwear and luxury winter garments.
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This cashmere sweater feels very soft.
Where did you buy your cashmere coat?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
