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Yaleléhng háu
Definition
Collar, neckline, or the front opening of a garment where the head goes through.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the opening of a garment around the neck. While it is a standard noun, it is frequently used when discussing the fit of clothing or when something has been stained or stretched out of shape.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The collar of this shirt is too tight, it is hard to take off.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頸巾 which refers to a scarf worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
