ngoi6 tou3外套
Jyutpingngoi6 tou3
Yalengoih tou
Definition
Coat, jacket, or outer garment worn over other clothes.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to an outer layer worn over other clothing, making it distinct from a shirt or sweater. It is frequently used in the context of preparing for air-conditioned indoor spaces, which are often kept quite cold in Hong Kong compared to the humid outdoor weather.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to a sweater or pullover, which is more accurately called 衛衣 or 毛衣. Using it for any long-sleeved top can sound imprecise to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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