seoi6 saam1睡衫
Jyutpingseoi6 saam1
Yaleseuih sāam
Definition
Nightshirt, sleepwear, or pajamas.
colloquialclothinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to clothing worn for sleeping, often implying a two piece set. While it is widely understood, many people in Hong Kong simply use the English loanword pyjamas in daily speech.
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tou3套touExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 睡衣, which is a more general term for sleepwear that can include nightgowns or robes, whereas 睡衫 usually implies a top and bottom set.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
