wan4 saa1雲紗云纱
Jyutpingwan4 saa1
Yalewàhn sā
Definition
Watered silk gauze; gambiered Canton silk gauze.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional, high-quality fabric treated with vegetable dyes and river mud, often associated with luxury and heritage in southern China. It is prized for being lightweight, breathable, and cooling, making it a popular choice for summer clothing among older generations or those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. The fabric is known for its unique dark, glossy appearance that develops a distinct patina over time.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
