sai1 zong1 fu3西裝褲西装裤
Jyutpingsai1 zong1 fu3
Yalesāi jōng fu
Definition
Suit trousers or dress pants.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
While 西裝褲 is the full term, locals almost exclusively use 西褲 in daily speech for convenience. It specifically refers to formal dress trousers, so using it for casual jeans or sweatpants would be incorrect. It is essential to pair this with the classifier 條 when counting or specifying items.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
These suit trousers of yours seem a bit tight.
You need to wear suit trousers to look professional for the job interview today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 褲, which is a generic term for any type of pants. Using 西裝褲 to describe casual trousers can sound overly formal or slightly unnatural in a relaxed setting.
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