sin3 saam1線衫线衫
Jyutpingsin3 saam1
Yalesin sāam
Definition
Knitwear; a sweater or clothing knitted from wool or yarn.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to garments made from knitted wool or yarn, often implying a thicker or more textured material than standard cotton shirts. While it can describe sweaters or cardigans, it is a slightly older or more traditional term compared to the modern loanword 毛衣 or the generic 衫.
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gin2件gínExamples
This knitwear is very warm, perfect for wearing in winter.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 內衣, which refers to undershirts or thermal base layers, as the term sounds like it could mean a shirt worn underneath.
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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.
