to1 haai2拖鞋
Jyutpingto1 haai2
Yaletō háai
Definition
Slippers; easy-to-wear, slip-on footwear typically worn indoors.
colloquialclothinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to casual, open-backed footwear worn indoors or for quick trips outside. While often used for house slippers, it also covers the rubber flip-flops worn at the beach or public pools. Using this word for formal footwear would be considered inappropriate or humorous.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
Remember to change into your slippers when you get home.
Have you seen where my slippers are?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for sandals that have a strap around the heel, which are more accurately called 涼鞋.
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Grammar guides
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