zau6 zi2袖子
Jyutpingzau6 zi2
Yalejauh jí
Definition
Sleeve; the part of a garment that covers the arm.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use the term 袖 instead of the two character compound 袖子. Using the full form can sound like a direct translation from Mandarin or a slightly formal literary description. Always opt for the single character version when describing clothing in daily life.
Measure word
zek3隻jekRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often add the suffix 子 to nouns out of habit from Mandarin, but in Cantonese, this often makes the word sound unnatural or overly formal. Stick to the single character 袖 to sound like a local.
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