niu6 pin2尿片
Jyutpingniu6 pin2
Yaleniuh pín
Definition
Diaper; nappy.
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How it's used
Parents often shorten this to just 片 when the context is clear, such as asking someone to help change a nappy. It is common to use the verb 換 to describe the act of replacing a dirty nappy with a clean one. While it refers to both cloth and disposable versions, modern usage almost exclusively implies disposable ones unless specified otherwise.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
The baby's nappy is completely soaked, hurry up and change it for him.
How many packs of nappies did you buy and bring home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 尿布, which is a more formal or literary term often associated with traditional cloth nappies rather than the modern disposable ones used in daily life.
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