seoi6 pou4睡袍
Jyutpingseoi6 pou4
Yaleseuih pòuh
Definition
Night robe or dressing gown; a loose, open-front outer garment worn over pajamas.
colloquialclothinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the loose, open-front garment worn over pajamas for warmth or modesty at home. While the term is standard, many people simply use the loanword 浴袍 for any robe-like garment, even if it is not strictly for use after bathing.
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gin2件gínExamples
It feels so comfortable to wear a robe after a shower.
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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.
