pou1 can3鋪襯铺衬
Jyutpingpou1 can3
Yalepōu chan
Definition
A patch of cloth used for mending or lining clothes.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a piece of fabric used to cover or mend a hole in clothing. While it can function as a noun, it is often used in the context of sewing or tailoring to describe the act of reinforcing a worn-out area. It carries a slightly more traditional or domestic feel compared to modern terms for repair.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This shirt has a hole, find a patch to mend it.
Do you still have any spare patches?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 鋪陳 which means to elaborate or set out in detail, as they sound identical in many contexts but have completely different meanings.
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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.
