tau3 hei3透氣透气
Jyutpingtau3 hei3
Yaletau hei
Definition
Breathable; easily allowing air to pass through.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the ability of materials to allow air circulation, making it the go to term for sportswear, footwear, and summer fabrics. It carries a positive connotation of comfort and relief from heat or stuffiness. While it can be used metaphorically to mean taking a break or catching one's breath, its primary and most common use remains describing physical objects.
Examples
These sneakers are very breathable, so they won't feel stuffy even in summer.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb phrase 抖氣, which means to take a breath or rest. Using 透氣 to describe a person resting would sound like you are calling them a piece of fabric.
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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.
