leng5 taai1領呔领呔
Jyutpingleng5 taai1
Yaleléhng tāai
Definition
Necktie; a decorative strip of cloth worn around the collar of a shirt under a suit.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the necktie worn with formal attire. While the term is widely understood, younger generations or those in casual work environments may simply use the English loanword tie instead.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Why are you wearing a tie today?
This tie matches your suit really well.
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often mistakenly use the verb 著 for wearing a tie, but the correct verb is 打, which literally means to tie or knot.
Grammar color guide
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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.
