aa3 po4 gai3阿婆髻
Jyutpingaa3 po4 gai3
Yalea pòh gai
Definition
An old woman's topknot or bun.
- an old woman's topknot or bun
- a mountain place name in Guangdong, China
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional hairstyle where hair is coiled into a bun at the back or top of the head, often associated with elderly women in older generations. It also serves as a geographical name for certain peaks or locations in Guangdong province, which are often named for their resemblance to this specific hair shape.
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Common mistake
Be careful not to use this term to describe a modern bun hairstyle, as it carries a strong connotation of traditional, elderly fashion and can sound derogatory or mocking if applied to a younger person's hair.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
