zung1 maa5 saam1中碼衫中码衫
Jyutpingzung1 maa5 saam1
Yalejūng máh sāam
Definition
Medium-sized garment.
colloquialclothingshopping
How it's used
This term is a practical compound used primarily in retail settings to quickly identify sizing. While it specifically refers to garments, it is often shortened to just 中碼 when the context of clothing is already established. It carries a casual, functional tone suitable for shopping or discussing personal fit.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
I usually just buy medium-sized clothes.
Common phrases
try on a medium-sized shirt
look for a medium-sized shirt
Common mistake
Learners often try to use standard Mandarin sizing terms like 中號, which are understood but sound less natural in a local Hong Kong shopping context. Stick to 碼 when discussing clothing sizes to sound more like a local.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
