mou4 saam1毛衫
Jyutpingmou4 saam1
Yalemòuh sāam
Definition
Sweaters or pullovers.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
While 毛衫 is a perfectly acceptable term for sweaters, most people in Hong Kong simply use the loanword 冷衫. The character 冷 is used here specifically to represent the sound of the English word wool, rather than the literal meaning of cold.
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This sweater is very warm, perfect for wearing in winter.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 冷衫 with the word for cold, which is also written as 冷. Context usually makes it clear, but remember that when referring to clothing, it specifically implies wool or knitwear.
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Grammar guides
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