tai2 juk6 saam1體育衫体育衫
Jyutpingtai2 juk6 saam1
Yaletái yuhk sāam
Definition
Sports shirt or PE uniform top.
colloquialschoolclothing
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of school uniforms in Hong Kong. It refers specifically to the designated athletic top that students are required to wear on physical education days. Outside of a school setting, people are more likely to use general terms like 運動衫.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Do you need to bring your sports shirt to school tomorrow?
He changed into his sports shirt to get ready for a run.
Related words
Common phrases
to change into a sports shirt
sports shirt and shorts set
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe any athletic shirt you happen to own; it carries a strong association with the mandatory school uniform, so using it for casual gym wear can sound slightly odd.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
