saai3 saam1曬衫晒衫
Jyutpingsaai3 saam1
Yalesaai sāam
Definition
To hang clothes out to dry in the sun
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of hanging clothes to dry, usually outdoors or in a place with sunlight. While it literally implies sun, it is used even for indoor drying racks if they are placed near a window or balcony. It is a very common domestic chore mentioned frequently when discussing weather conditions.
Examples
The weather is good today, remember to hang the laundry for me.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 晾衫, which is a broader term for hanging clothes to dry regardless of whether there is direct sunlight or if it is done indoors.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
