leoi4 si1蕾絲蕾丝
Jyutpingleoi4 si1
Yalelèuih sī
Definition
Lace; a decorative, openwork woven fabric made by looping, twisting, or knitting.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Borrowing directly from English, this term is used almost exclusively in the context of fashion and textiles. It is perceived as a feminine or delicate element, often appearing in descriptions of lingerie, wedding dresses, or decorative home items. Unlike some other loanwords that have native alternatives, there is no common Cantonese term that replaces it in everyday retail settings.
Measure word
fun2款fúnExamples
This skirt has lace added to the hem, it's so pretty.
Do you like buying clothes with lace styles?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general netting or mesh, as it specifically refers to the intricate, decorative fabric. If you are talking about a simple sports mesh or a coarse net, use 網 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
