leng5 taai1領𧘹领𧘹
Jyutpingleng5 taai1
Yaleléhng tāai
Definition
A necktie; a tie.
neutralclothing
How it's used
The verb used for wearing a tie is 打, which literally means to hit or strike. This is consistent with other clothing items that require tying or wrapping, such as 打呔 or 打領帶. While 領𧘹 is the formal term, most people in daily life simply use the loanword 呔.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Why are you wearing a tie today?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the verb for wearing a tie with 戴, which is used for accessories like glasses or watches. Remember that for a tie, you must use 打.
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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.
