mou4 zin1毛氈毛毡
Jyutpingmou4 zin1
Yalemòuh jīn
Definition
Felt, or a woolen blanket.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a thick, warm blanket often made of wool or felt material. While modern synthetic blankets are common, the term remains the standard way to describe a heavy, insulating cover used for sleeping or keeping warm on a sofa. It carries a slightly traditional or cozy connotation compared to generic terms for bedding.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
It is so cold, go get a woollen blanket to cover yourself.
Related words
Common phrases
to cover oneself with a woollen blanket
thick woollen blanket
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 氈, which is a broader term that can refer to any rug, carpet, or blanket. Using 毛氈 implies the material is specifically wool or felt, whereas 氈 is often used for floor coverings.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
