taai1 zam1呔針呔针
Jyutpingtaai1 zam1
Yaletāai jām
Definition
Tie pin; tie clip
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is a direct loanword from English, specifically combining the Cantonese pronunciation of tie with the word for needle or pin. It is primarily used in formal or professional settings where wearing a suit and tie is required. While younger generations might use the English term directly, 呔針 remains the standard way to refer to this accessory in a Cantonese sentence.
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Did you wear a tie pin when you went for the job interview?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 襟針, which refers to a brooch or a lapel pin worn on the chest of a jacket rather than specifically on a necktie.
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