wu4 dip6 git3蝴蝶結蝴蝶结
Jyutpingwu4 dip6 git3
Yalewùh dihp git
Definition
Bow; bowknot; a type of knot tied with two or more loops that resembles a butterfly and is easy to untie.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the decorative or functional knot shaped like a butterfly, commonly found on shoes, hair accessories, and gift wrapping. While it can describe a shoelace knot, it is also used for fashion items like bow ties, which are often called 煲呔 in Cantonese.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
There is a very pretty bow on her dress.
Related words
Common phrases
to tie a bow
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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.
