sau2 tou3手套

Jyutpingsau2 tou3

Yalesáu tou

名詞Common

Definition

Gloves; handwear made of soft material used for protection or warmth.

neutralclothingdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to items that cover the hands for protection or warmth, distinguishing it from mittens which are often called 露指手套 if they leave fingers exposed or simply described by their shape. While the word is standard, it is frequently paired with the verb 戴 to indicate the action of putting them on. It is common to see this used in professional contexts like medical or industrial settings as well as daily household chores.

Measure word

deoi3對deui

Examples

tin1天hei3氣gam3咁dung3凍，ceot1出mun4門hau2口gei3記dak1得daai3戴faan1返deoi3對sau2手tou3套aa4呀。

It is so cold, remember to wear your gloves when you go out.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢go2嗰zan6陣jau5有mou5冇daai3戴sau2手tou3套bou2保wu6護deoi3對sau2手？

Did you wear gloves to protect your hands while you were working?

Common phrases

daai3戴sau2手tou3套

to wear gloves

gaau1膠sau2手tou3套

rubber gloves

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the measure word usage. While 隻 is used for a single glove, you must use 對 when referring to a pair, which is the most common way to talk about them in daily life.