mou4 gan1 lau1毛巾褸毛巾褛

Jyutpingmou4 gan1 lau1

Yalemòuh gān lāu

Definition

A swim parka, beach robe, deck coat, or swimming towel poncho.

colloquialsportsclothing

How it's used

This term specifically refers to the thick, absorbent, robe-like garment worn by swimmers to stay warm between races or after exiting the water. It is distinct from a regular bathrobe because it is designed for outdoor or poolside use, often featuring a hood and heavy-duty material to dry the body quickly.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

jau4游jyun4完seoi2水gei3記dak1得zoek6着faan1返gin2件mou4毛gan1巾lau1褸aa4呀。

Remember to put on your swim parka after you finish swimming.

nei5你daai3帶zo2咗mou4毛gan1巾lau1褸heoi3去wing6泳ci4池mei6未aa4呀？

Have you brought your swim parka to the pool yet?

Common phrases

zoek6着mou4毛gan1巾lau1褸

to wear a swim parka

daai3帶mou4毛gan1巾lau1褸

to bring a swim parka

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a standard bathrobe, which is usually for indoor use after a shower. Using the term for a house robe might sound slightly odd to locals who associate this specific item with swimming activities.