kwan4裙
Jyutpingkwan4
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Definition
A skirt or dress; any garment where both legs go through a single opening.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers to both dresses and skirts without distinction, so context is usually needed to clarify which one is meant. It is almost exclusively paired with the measure word 條, which is also used for other long, thin objects like trousers or roads. When referring to a dress specifically, people sometimes add 連身 to clarify it is a one-piece garment.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 個 as a measure word for clothing items like this, as it sounds unnatural to native speakers. Always use 條 for skirts and dresses.
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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.
