zaa1 jiu1揸腰
Jyutpingzaa1 jiu1
Yalejā yīu
Definition
To have a fitted, cinched, or tight waistline, usually describing clothes.
colloquialclothingdescriptions
How it's used
Focuses on the specific tailoring or fit of a garment around the waist area. It often implies a flattering, form fitting silhouette rather than just being uncomfortably tight. Use it when complimenting how a dress or high waisted trousers accentuate a person's figure.
Examples
This skirt fits the waist really well, it looks very slimming when worn.
Related words
Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the physical action of holding someone's waist, which is also described as 揸腰. Context usually clarifies whether you are talking about fashion or physical contact.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
