taai3 joeng4 ngaan5 geng2太陽眼鏡太阳眼镜
Jyutpingtaai3 joeng4 ngaan5 geng2
Yaletaai yèuhng ngáahn géng
Definition
Sunglasses; spectacles with lenses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 太陽鏡 in casual conversation. While it functions as a noun, it is almost always paired with the verb 戴 when referring to wearing them on your face. It is considered essential gear for outdoor activities during the bright summer months.
Measure word
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It is very sunny today, remember to wear sunglasses.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear sunglasses
to buy a pair of sunglasses
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use the verb 穿 for wearing sunglasses, but 穿 is reserved for clothing like shirts or pants. Always use 戴 for accessories worn on the face or head, such as glasses, hats, or watches.
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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.
