zaau3 pou4罩袍
Jyutpingzaau3 pou4
Yalejaau pòuh
Definition
A burqa or abaya; a loose, enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the full body covering worn in certain Islamic cultures. It is a loan translation used in formal or descriptive contexts, as there is no native Cantonese term for this specific garment. When discussing clothing in general, people usually use the generic term 衫 or describe the specific style if they are unfamiliar with the formal name.
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gin2件gínExamples
She wore a burqa out today.
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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.
