zam1 zik1針織针织
Jyutpingzam1 zik1
Yalejām jīk
Definition
Knitted; referring to fabric or clothing made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Distinguish this from woven fabrics like cotton or denim, as it specifically refers to the interlocking loop structure of the yarn. It is commonly used to describe sweaters, cardigans, and other soft, stretchy garments that provide warmth. You will frequently hear it used as a modifier before the type of clothing item.
Examples
This knitted jacket is very comfortable.
Do you like buying knitted clothes?
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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.
