zai3 fuk6制服
Jyutpingzai3 fuk6
Yalejai fuhk
Definition
Uniform; standardized clothing required to be worn by members of an organization.
neutralclothingwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to professional or institutional attire that signals a person's role or affiliation. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently paired with the verb 著 to describe the act of wearing it. It carries a sense of formality and adherence to organizational standards.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
Do you need to wear a uniform for work?
He looks very sharp wearing that uniform.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb meaning to subdue or control, as that is a different word in written Chinese that is not used in spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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