kei5 leng5企領企领
Jyutpingkei5 leng5
Yalekéih léhng
Definition
Standing collar; a collar that stands up rather than folding down.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to collars that stand upright against the neck rather than folding down over the chest. It is commonly used in fashion contexts to describe styles like the Mandarin collar or Nehru collar. The term focuses on the structural design of the fabric rather than the material itself.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This shirt has a standing collar.
Do you prefer wearing standing collar or folded collar shirts?
Related words
Common phrases
standing collar shirt
standing collar design
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
