tou1幍
Jyutpingtou1
Yaletōu
Definition
A kind of cloth hat worn in ancient China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a type of headwear worn by men in historical contexts, often associated with scholars or officials in period dramas. It is rarely used in modern daily conversation and is almost exclusively encountered when discussing traditional costumes or historical settings.
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ding2頂díngExamples
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for hats like 帽, but it is highly specific to a historical style and sounds unnatural if used to describe a modern baseball cap or beanie.
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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.
