fei1 faat3 pou3飛髮舖飞发铺

Jyutpingfei1 faat3 pou3

Yalefēi faat pou

Definition

Barber shop or hair salon.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly old-school or neighborhood vibe compared to the more modern and professional sounding 髮型屋. It is specifically used for traditional, no-frills barbershops where you might just walk in for a quick trim. You will often hear older generations use this term while younger people might prefer the more generic term for hair salon.

Measure word

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Examples

fu6附gan6近jau5有mou5冇peng4平leng3靚zeng3正ge3嘅fei1飛faat3髮pou2舖aa4呀？

Are there any good and cheap barber shops nearby?

ngo5我zan6陣gaan1間jiu3要heoi3去fei1飛faat3髮pou2舖zin2剪go3個tau4頭faat3髮。

I need to go to the barber shop to get a haircut later.

Common phrases

heoi3去fei1飛faat3髮pou2舖

go to the barber shop

gaai1街fong1坊fei1飛faat3髮pou2舖

neighborhood barber shop

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 飛髮, which is the verb for getting a haircut. Using 飛髮舖 to refer to a high-end salon can sound slightly dismissive or inaccurate, as it implies a very casual or traditional establishment.