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Definition
Topless clothing, or the state of being topless.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of being topless in a public or semi-public setting, often associated with Western beach culture. It is a descriptive term rather than a formal legal or medical label. While it describes a state of dress, it is rarely used to describe men, as the term implies a deviation from the expected norm for women.
Examples
She is sunbathing on the beach and even going topless.
The foreigners here really like to go topless.
Related words
Common phrases
to go topless
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a man without a shirt, as that is simply referred to as 唔著衫 or 打赤膊. Using this term for men can sound unintentionally humorous or confusing.
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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.
