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Definition
Poplin fabric
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a lightweight, plain-weave fabric that is popular for summer clothing in Hong Kong due to its breathability. While often translated as poplin, local usage can sometimes be broader, encompassing various fine cotton blends that feel crisp and cool against the skin. It is frequently mentioned when discussing school uniforms or casual summer wear.
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zung3種jungExamples
This shirt is made of poplin, it is very breathable.
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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.
