pei4 lau1皮褸皮褛
Jyutpingpei4 lau1
Yalepèih lāu
Definition
Leather jacket; a jacket made of leather.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a jacket made of animal hide, distinguishing it from synthetic materials like faux leather. It carries a connotation of being stylish or edgy, often associated with motorcycle culture or fashion-forward outfits. Unlike general outerwear, it is frequently treated as a statement piece rather than just functional clothing.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
This leather jacket is so cool, where did you buy it?
It is cold outside, remember to wear your leather jacket before you leave.
Related words
Common phrases
to maintain a leather jacket
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 褸, which is a generic term for any coat or jacket. Using 皮褸 for a non-leather jacket will cause confusion, as the material is the defining feature of this specific word.
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