biu1髟
Jyutpingbiu1
Yalebīu
Definition
Hair; the Kangxi radical number 190.
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How it's used
While 髟 is the formal KangXi radical for hair, it is almost never used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. Native speakers use 頭髮 instead, as 髟 is primarily encountered when learning character components or reading classical texts. Using it in daily speech will sound extremely archaic or confusing to locals.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common character because it appears in many others like 髮 or 鬚, but it is not a word you should use in conversation. Always use 頭髮 to refer to hair on the head.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
