si1 gan1絲巾丝巾
Jyutpingsi1 gan1
Yalesī gān
Definition
Silk scarf; a scarf made of silk.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a lightweight scarf made of silk, often worn as a fashion accessory rather than for warmth. It is frequently associated with formal or elegant attire, distinguishing it from a standard wool or cotton scarf used in winter.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頸巾, which is generally a thicker, warmer scarf used during cold weather. Using 絲巾 to describe a heavy winter scarf will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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