loeng4 haai4涼鞋凉鞋
Jyutpingloeng4 haai4
Yalelèuhng hàaih
Definition
Sandals; open-toed footwear secured by straps.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to open footwear designed for hot weather, often featuring straps that leave much of the foot exposed. While people sometimes use the term broadly, it typically implies a casual style rather than formal open-toed shoes. It is almost always paired with the measure word 對 when referring to the full set.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
Wearing sandals in summer is really comfortable.
Where did you buy that pair of sandals?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 拖鞋 to describe sandals, as 拖鞋 in Cantonese specifically refers to flip-flops or slippers that lack a heel strap.
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Grammar guides
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