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Definition
The hemline, edge, or skirt-tail of a dress or skirt.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lower edge or the flared part of a skirt or dress. It is often used to describe the movement of a dress when someone walks or spins, highlighting the silhouette of the garment. While it can refer to the literal hemline, it frequently implies the aesthetic flow of the fabric.
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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.
