wun6 saam1換衫换衫
Jyutpingwun6 saam1
Yalewuhn sāam
Definition
To change clothes; to get changed.
colloquialdaily actionsclothing
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of swapping one's current outfit for another. It is a versatile verb phrase used for everything from changing into pajamas to putting on a uniform for work or sports. Unlike the more formal 更衣, this is the standard way to describe the daily routine of getting dressed.
Examples
Go into the room and get changed quickly, we need to head out.
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Grammar guides
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