sau2 doi2手袋
Jyutpingsau2 doi2
Yalesáu dói
Definition
Handbag or purse; a bag carried on the arm to hold daily essentials, typically used by women.
colloquialshoppingclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a woman's handbag carried by hand or over the shoulder. While it can technically describe any bag carried by hand, it is almost exclusively associated with fashion accessories rather than functional items like grocery bags or backpacks.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Where did you buy your handbag?
She took a new handbag to work today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for a plastic shopping bag or a backpack, as those are referred to as 膠袋 and 背囊 respectively.
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