sai2 saam1 gaan2洗衫梘洗衫枧
Jyutpingsai2 saam1 gaan2
Yalesái sāam gáan
Definition
Laundry soap
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to solid or powdered soap used for hand-washing clothes, rather than modern liquid detergents. While many people now use 洗衣液 for machine washing, this term remains common for bar soap used to scrub stubborn stains before tossing items into the machine.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
We've run out of laundry soap at home, I'll go buy a pack later.
Which brand of laundry soap do you usually use?
Related words
Common phrases
scrub with laundry soap
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 洗頭水 which is shampoo, or 沐浴露 which is body wash. Using the wrong term for cleaning products can lead to confusion in a household setting.
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Grammar guides
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