ngau4 tau4 fu3牛頭褲牛头裤
Jyutpingngau4 tau4 fu3
Yalengàuh tàuh fu
Definition
Traditional Chinese trousers with an oversized waist, typically worn secured with a waistband.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term refers to a specific traditional style of loose trousers where the waistband is significantly wider than the wearer's waist. It relies entirely on a separate sash or belt to cinch the fabric tight. It is now mostly associated with elderly people or traditional rural attire rather than modern fashion.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Grandma used to wear those oversized trousers all the time.
These trousers are so big, how are you going to fasten them?
Related words
Common phrases
to fasten the oversized trousers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern baggy pants or cargo pants. The defining feature is the excess fabric at the waist that must be folded or gathered to fit, which is not how contemporary loose-fitting trousers are constructed.
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