laap6 coeng2 fu3臘腸褲腊肠裤
Jyutpinglaap6 coeng2 fu3
Yalelaahp chéung fu
Definition
Slim-cut pants with a snug fit, resembling Chinese sausages.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term uses the visual metaphor of a Chinese sausage to describe trousers that are tight around the calves or ankles. It carries a slightly informal or teasing tone, often used to comment on fashion trends that favor a very narrow leg opening. It is more descriptive of the fit than the material or style of the pants themselves.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He always likes to wear those slim-cut pants.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear slim-cut pants
to buy slim-cut pants
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe actual sausages or food, as it is strictly used for clothing. It is also not a formal fashion term, so avoid using it in professional or high-end retail settings.
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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.
