zik1 laang1 saam1織冷衫织冷衫
Jyutpingzik1 laang1 saam1
Yalejīk lāang sāam
Definition
To knit a sweater.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
The term 冷衫 is a classic example of Cantonese loanwords from English, derived from the word wool. While modern knitwear is often mass-produced, the act of knitting by hand remains a sentimental gesture often associated with older generations showing care for family members. It is specifically used for wool-based garments, rather than general sewing or embroidery.
Examples
Mom used to knit sweaters for me all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
to knit a sweater
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general sewing terms like 縫衫, but 織 specifically refers to the interlocking of yarn loops. Do not use it for sewing fabric with a needle and thread.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
