caan2 ceng1剷青铲青
Jyutpingcaan2 ceng1
Yalecháan chēng
Definition
An undercut or shaved-sides haircut; to shave the sides or back of the head very close to the scalp.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term specifically refers to a very short, buzz cut style where the hair is clipped close to the scalp. It is often used to describe the faded sides of a modern haircut or a complete buzz cut. While it can be used as a verb, it is frequently used as a noun phrase to describe the look itself.
Examples
He went to the barbershop today to get a buzz cut.
Related words
Common phrases
buzz cut hairstyle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general haircutting terms like 剪頭髮, as 剷青 implies the use of electric clippers to achieve a very short, uniform length.
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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.
