saam1 leng5衫領衫领
Jyutpingsaam1 leng5
Yalesāam léhng
Definition
Collar; the part of a shirt or coat that fits around the neck.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
While 衫領 refers specifically to the collar of a garment, people often just use 領 when the context of clothing is already clear. It is frequently used in descriptions of how someone looks or when discussing the fit of a shirt. Note that the measure word 條 is used because the collar is perceived as a strip of fabric encircling the neck.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This collar is so tight, it makes me feel very uncomfortable.
Look at your collar, it's folded over.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 衫領 with 頸巾, which is a scarf. Remember that 衫領 is a permanent part of the clothing itself, whereas 頸巾 is an accessory you put on separately.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
