san4 lau5晨褸晨褛
Jyutpingsan4 lau5
Yalesàhn láuh
Definition
Dressing gown; a comfortable, knee-length robe worn upon waking in the morning to keep warm.
colloquialclothinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the robe worn immediately after waking up or before going to bed, often over pajamas. While it implies a comfortable, homey feel, it is not something one would wear outside the house. The term is heavily associated with a relaxed, domestic morning routine.
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gin2件gínExamples
Remember to put on your dressing gown when you get up.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
