粵

水seoi2袖zau6

seoi2 zau6shuǐ xiù

English

  1. flowing sleeves (part of theatrical costume)
  2. water sleeves, silk extensions to the cuff of garment sleeves

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 傳統戲劇與舞蹈服裝、部份道教服裝聯喺袖口嘅延長部份

Examples

  • 水袖舞

    dance of water sleeves

  • 演員啲水袖仲要收得靚、摺得靚㗎噃。

    Actors should also sleeve up and fold their water sleeves well.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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