din6 faat3電髮电发
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Yaledihn faat
Definition
To perm hair; to make hair curly or straight using chemicals or heat.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the chemical or heat treatment process done at a salon, rather than just the resulting hairstyle. It functions as a verb phrase, so you often hear it used with aspect markers like 咗 to indicate the action has already been completed.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe hair that is naturally curly or wavy, as it implies an artificial process. Use 攣頭髮 instead for describing the texture itself.
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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.
