coeng4 mou1長毛长毛
Jyutpingcoeng4 mou1
Yalechèungh mōu
Definition
Long hair; a nickname for a man with long hair.
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How it's used
Primarily functions as a descriptive nickname for men who keep their hair long, often implying a slightly rebellious or unconventional image. While it literally describes hair length, it is frequently used as a shorthand label for a specific person in a group or social circle. It carries a casual, sometimes cheeky tone, so avoid using it in formal professional settings.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
go2 go3 coeng4 mou1 jau6 lai4 wan2 nei5 aa4
嗰個長毛又嚟搵你呀。
That long-haired guy is here to see you again.
nei5 gin3 m4 gin3 dou3 go3 coeng4 mou1 co5 hai2 dou6
你見唔見到個長毛坐喺度？
Do you see the guy with long hair sitting over there?
Related words
Common phrases
go3 coeng4 mou1
個長毛
that long-haired guy
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe women with long hair, as it is exclusively applied to men. For women, simply use 長頭髮.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
