sin3 bou6線步线步
Jyutpingsin3 bou6
Yalesin bouh
Definition
Stitch; the length or pattern of a stitch in sewing.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical appearance and quality of the thread work on fabric or leather. It is commonly used when evaluating the quality of clothing or accessories, focusing on whether the sewing is neat and durable. It is distinct from the general act of sewing, which is usually described using the verb 縫.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
