gwai2 tai3 tau4鬼剃頭鬼剃头
Jyutpinggwai2 tai3 tau4
Yalegwái tai tàuh
Definition
Alopecia areata, a condition causing patchy hair loss.
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How it's used
Literally translating to ghost shaved head, this term captures the sudden and mysterious appearance of circular bald patches. It is the standard way to refer to this condition in everyday conversation, as the medical term 斑禿 is rarely used outside of clinical settings. People often associate the condition directly with excessive stress or lack of sleep.
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daat3撻datExamples
He has been under a lot of stress lately, which even caused him to get alopecia areata.
Is that patch on the top of your head alopecia areata?
Related words
Common phrases
to develop alopecia areata
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe general male pattern baldness or thinning hair, as it specifically refers to the sudden, localized loss of hair in patches.
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Grammar guides
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