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Definition
Bikini; a two-piece swimsuit that covers the breasts and groin.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the classic two piece swimsuit style that covers only the breasts and the pubic area. While the term is widely understood, it carries a slightly more suggestive or old fashioned tone compared to the more common loanword 比堅尼. It is often used in contexts involving fashion photography or beach culture.
Measure word
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Are you going to the beach to swim, have you bought a bikini yet?
She is wearing a bikini and sunbathing by the pool.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe any two piece swimsuit, as it specifically implies the minimal coverage of a bikini. Using it for a modest tankini or a sports bikini can sound inaccurate or confusing to native speakers.
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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.
