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Definition
A woman's head ornament, or to wear an ornament on the head.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to decorative items worn in the hair or on the head, such as hairpins or combs. While it can function as a verb meaning to adorn oneself, it is frequently used as a noun to describe the accessory itself. It carries a slightly traditional or elegant nuance compared to generic terms for hair accessories.
Measure word
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She is wearing a lot of gold ornaments on her head today.
Related words
Common phrases
exquisite head ornament
Common mistake
Do not use this for hats or caps, as those are typically referred to as 帽. This term is reserved for decorative ornaments like hairpins or flowers rather than functional headwear.
Grammar color guide
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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.
