lin4 san1 kwan4連身裙连身裙
Jyutpinglin4 san1 kwan4
Yalelìhn sān kwàhn
Definition
Dress; a one-piece dress where the top and skirt are joined.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
While the term specifically describes a one-piece garment, it is very common to simply use 裙 to refer to any type of skirt or dress in casual conversation. When you want to be precise about the one-piece nature of the clothing, this term is the standard choice. It is frequently used in fashion contexts or when shopping for clothes.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Where did you buy this dress?
She is wearing a red dress today.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 裙, which is a general term for all skirts and dresses. Using 裙 is almost always acceptable, whereas using 連身裙 is only necessary when you specifically need to distinguish it from a two-piece outfit or a separate skirt.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
