wan6 dung6 fu3運動褲运动裤
Jyutpingwan6 dung6 fu3
Yalewahn duhng fu
Definition
Athletic pants; sports pants designed for exercise.
colloquialclothingsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to pants designed for physical activity, often made of breathable or stretchy synthetic materials. While it covers various styles, it is most commonly used for casual joggers or track pants rather than specialized professional gear. It is a standard term used in both casual and retail contexts.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Which athletic pants do you wear when you exercise?
These athletic pants are very comfortable, perfect for running.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 運動服 when referring specifically to the pants, as 運動服 usually implies a full athletic suit or set. Stick to 運動褲 when you only mean the bottom piece.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
