goek3 mou4腳毛脚毛
Jyutpinggoek3 mou4
Yalegeuk mòuh
Definition
Leg hair; hair on the lower legs and thighs.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning, this term is frequently used in the slang expression 留低腳毛 to describe leaving behind traces or evidence of one's presence at a location. It carries a slightly humorous or informal tone when used in this metaphorical sense. It is specifically used for hair on the legs, distinguishing it from arm hair or body hair in general.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to body hair in general, as it is strictly limited to the legs. For general body hair, use 毛 or 體毛 instead.
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Grammar guides
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