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Jyutpingfei1 faat3 pou2
Yalefēi faat póu
Definition
Barbershop.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a distinctly old school, local vibe that feels much more grounded than modern, trendy hair salons. It specifically evokes the image of a traditional, no frills neighborhood barber shop where you might find older barbers working with simple tools. Using this word instead of the more neutral 髮型屋 signals a preference for a classic, unpretentious experience.
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This barbershop is very cheap for haircuts.
Which barbershop do you usually go to for a haircut?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a modern salon, as using this word for a high end, expensive establishment will sound ironic or intentionally outdated. It is strictly reserved for traditional, small scale shops.
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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.
