Learn clothing vocabulary in Cantonese! Master names for shirt (衫), pants (褲), dress (裙), and other essential clothing items for shopping and daily conversations.
Clothing vocabulary is crucial for shopping in Hong Kong's fashion districts like Causeway Bay and Mong Kok, discussing dress codes, or complimenting someone's outfit. Perfect for fashion lovers and practical shoppers alike.
Includes native audio, Jyutping, and video examples from real shopping and fashion contexts.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| raincoat | ||
| sweatshirt | ||
| panties | ||
| sweatshirt | ||
| stockings | ||
| slippers | ||
| running shoes | ||
|
fu3
褲
|
pants | |
|
hyun1
靴
|
boots | |
| bikini | ||
| bathing suit | ||
| clothes | ||
| uniform | ||
| shirt | ||
| pajamas | ||
| gloves | ||
| coat | ||
| t-shirt | ||
| jeans | ||
|
kwan2
裙
|
dress | |
|
kwan2
裙
|
skirt | |
| suit | ||
|
mou2
帽
|
hat | |
| shorts | ||
| underwear | ||
|
maat6
襪
|
socks | |
| swimsuit | ||
| scarf | ||
| sweater | ||
| jacket | ||
| pantyhose | ||
| sandals | ||
| blouse | ||
| sportswear | ||
| boxers | ||
| briefs |
After mastering types of clothing vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.
Understanding types of clothing-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.
These 36 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used types of clothing terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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