Learn Types of Clothing in Cantonese 衣服種類

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.

36 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
jyu5
ji1
raincoat
wai6
yi1
sweatshirt
noi6
fu3
panties
wan6
dung6
saam1
sweatshirt
coeng4
mut6
stockings
to1
hai2
slippers
bo1
haai4
running shoes
fu3
pants
hyun1
boots
bei2
gin1
nei4
bikini
jung6
ji1
bathing suit
yi1
fuk6
clothes
zai3
fuk6
uniform
seot1
saam1
shirt
seoi6
ji1
pajamas
sau2
gaau3
gloves
ngoi6
tou3
coat
t-shirt
ngau4
zai2
fu3
jeans
kwan2
dress
kwan2
skirt
sai1
西
zong1
suit
mou2
hat
dyun2
fu3
shorts
noi6
ji1
underwear
maat6
socks
jung6
ji1
swimsuit
wai4
gan1
scarf
sweater
jacket
pantyhose
sandals
blouse
sportswear
boxers
briefs

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these types of clothing words

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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.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 36 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 80 minutes
  • 🎬 28 words with video examples

Why Learn Types of Clothing in Cantonese?

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:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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