sau2 zau6手袖
Jyutpingsau2 zau6
Yalesáu jauh
Definition
Sleeves, including clothing sleeves or separate protective sleeve covers.
- the sleeve of a piece of clothing
- protective sleeve covers, such as those used for sun protection
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to detachable sleeves, often used for sun protection or to keep shirt cuffs clean. It is distinct from the permanent sleeves of a garment, which are usually called 袖口 or just 袖. People often wear them while driving or cycling to avoid sunburn on their arms.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
These sleeves are very thin, perfect for wearing in summer.
Remember to put on your sleeves when you are working.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 袖口, which refers to the cuff of a shirt or jacket. Using 手袖 to describe the cuff of a formal shirt will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
