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Definition
The fine hair on the body, especially on the calves and arms.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fine, soft hair found on limbs rather than coarse hair like that on the head or beard. It is rarely used in casual conversation today, as most people prefer the more general term 毛 to describe body hair. Using this character often sounds slightly more precise or descriptive in a literary or aesthetic sense.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 髮, which refers exclusively to hair on the head. Using 胈 to describe head hair will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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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.
