lin4 jan4連仁连仁
Jyutpinglin4 jan4
Yalelìhn yàhn
Definition
Linen; a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Pronunciation of this term often follows the English loanword closely, though it is written with characters that sound similar. It is specifically used for the fabric rather than the plant itself. You will mostly hear it in fashion contexts or when discussing summer clothing materials.
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faai3塊faiExamples
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the Cantonese word for lotus seeds, which is also written as 蓮子 but pronounced differently. Ensure you distinguish between the fabric and the food item to avoid confusion.
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