mou6帽
Jyutpingmou6
Yalemouh
Definition
Hat, cap, or headwear used for warmth, protection, shading, or decoration.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The character is used as a noun for headwear but also appears in the common slang phrase 戴綠帽, which means to be cheated on by a romantic partner. Because of this specific cultural association, people are generally cautious about wearing green hats in social settings. When referring to the act of putting on a hat, the verb 戴 is always used.
Measure word
ding2頂díngExamples
It is very sunny today, remember to wear a hat before you go out.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often forget that the measure word for hats is 頂, not 個. Using the wrong measure word sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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