zik6 san1 kwan4直身裙

Jyutpingzik6 san1 kwan4

Yalejihk sān kwàhn

名詞

Definition

Sheath dress or pencil skirt; a Western-style dress with a narrow hem.

colloquialclothing

How it's used

This term specifically describes a skirt with a slim, straight silhouette that narrows towards the hem. It is frequently used in professional settings where a more formal or business-like appearance is required. Unlike casual skirts, it implies a tailored look that restricts movement slightly due to its narrow cut.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今jat6日zoek3著zo2咗tiu4條zik6直san1身kwan4裙faan1返gung1工。

She wore a pencil skirt to work today.

le1呢tiu4條zik6直san1身kwan4裙wui2會m4唔wui2會taai3太zaak3窄aa1呀？

Will this pencil skirt be too tight?

Common phrases

haak1黑sik1色zik6直san1身kwan4裙

black pencil skirt

zaak3窄san1身zik6直san1身kwan4裙

tight pencil skirt

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe any straight-cut skirt that is loose or flowy, as the term specifically implies a tight, form-fitting silhouette. If the skirt is loose, use 直筒裙 instead.