waa4 fuk6華服华服
Jyutpingwaa4 fuk6
Yalewàh fuhk
Definition
Finery, gorgeous clothing, or traditional Chinese attire.
- finery; gorgeous and luxurious clothing
- traditional Chinese clothing; Hanfu
neutralclothingfestival
How it's used
Refers specifically to elaborate or formal traditional-style clothing, often used in the context of cultural festivals or performances. It carries a sense of elegance and prestige that distinguishes it from everyday casual wear. While it can refer to historical attire, it is frequently used to describe modern, high-end interpretations of traditional styles.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
She wore a set of fine costumes to attend the banquet today.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms like 衫 or 衫褲, but 華服 implies a level of luxury or ceremonial importance that those everyday words lack.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
