sai1 zong1西裝西装
Jyutpingsai1 zong1
Yalesāi jōng
Definition
A Western-style suit worn for office work or formal occasions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Western style of formal attire, distinguishing it from traditional Chinese clothing. While it is standard for office environments, it is also the default choice for weddings and formal ceremonies in Hong Kong. The term is often used interchangeably with the English loanword suit in casual speech.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
He wore a suit to his job interview today.
Do you need to wear a suit to work tomorrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the measure word for a full suit with that of a single jacket. Use 套 when referring to the complete set of jacket and trousers, but use 件 if you are only talking about the blazer itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
