mai4 nei5 kwan4迷你裙
Jyutpingmai4 nei5 kwan4
Yalemàih néih kwàhn
Definition
Miniskirt; a very short skirt that only reaches the thighs.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the fashion item that became iconic in the sixties. While it is a loanword from English, the pronunciation is fully integrated into Cantonese phonology. It is often used to describe a style that is considered bold or youthful.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
She wore a miniskirt to go out today.
Do you think this miniskirt suits me?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general short skirts, as the term implies a specific, very short length that sits high on the thigh. Using it for a skirt that is merely knee length would be inaccurate.
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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.
