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Definition
Denim; a thick, coarse cotton fabric, traditionally dyed dark blue.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy, durable cotton twill fabric commonly used for jeans. While it is often called denim in English, locals frequently use the term 牛仔褲 to refer to the garment itself, so use 牛仔布 when specifically discussing the material quality or texture.
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faai3塊faiExamples
These denim jeans are very stiff, they are not that comfortable to wear.
Do you prefer denim material or cotton more?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
