seot1裇
Jyutpingseot1
Yalesēut
Definition
A shirt or blouse.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The character 裇 is a specifically Cantonese creation used to represent the sound of the English word shirt. While it is commonly seen in the compound T裇 for T-shirt, it is also used for formal button-up shirts when paired with 衫. It is almost exclusively used in this context and rarely appears in other types of writing.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Why aren't you wearing a shirt to work today?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 裇 with 恤, which is a common character used in the same context. Both are widely accepted in Hong Kong, but 裇 is specifically associated with the phonetic borrowing of shirt.
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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.
