faat3 goek3髪腳发脚
Jyutpingfaat3 goek3
Yalefaat geuk
Definition
The hairline at the back of the neck or the lower edge of a haircut.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the very ends of the hair strands, often discussed in the context of damage or needing a trim. It is most commonly heard in hair salons when a customer wants a minimal cut to remove split ends without changing the overall length or style.
Examples
Your hair tips are very split, go get them trimmed.
Do I need to pay extra for trimming the hair tips?
Related words
Common phrases
to trim hair tips
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 髮根, which refers to the hair roots near the scalp. Using them interchangeably will cause significant confusion at a salon.
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Grammar guides
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