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Definition
A bridal veil or kerchief, or to bind with a sash.
- bridal veil or kerchief
- literaryto bind; to tie
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How it's used
This term is highly literary and rarely appears in modern spoken Cantonese. It is primarily encountered in historical contexts or descriptions of traditional Chinese wedding attire. Most native speakers would use terms like 頭紗 for a veil or 頭巾 for a kerchief instead.
Measure word
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She wore a red bridal veil when she got married.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word in daily conversation as it will sound archaic or confusing to most listeners. It is essentially a classical term that has been replaced by more specific modern vocabulary.
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