gwong1 tau4光頭光头

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Yalegwōng tàuh

形容詞Common

Definition

Bald; having a head with no hair.

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How it's used

Often used as a descriptive adjective rather than just a state of being. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person who is bald, similar to calling someone a bald guy. It carries a neutral to slightly informal tone, but avoid using it to mock someone's appearance in professional settings.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個tau4頭gwong1光tau4頭㗎，gaa4好hou2易jik6認。

His head is bald, it is very easy to recognize him.

nei5你gei2幾si4時hoi1開ci2始bin3變zo2咗gwong1光tau4頭aa4呀？

When did you start becoming bald?

Common phrases

gwong1光tau4頭lou2佬

bald guy

gwong1光tau4頭zou6造jing4型

bald look

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the verb for shaving one's head, which is 剃頭. Using 光頭 to describe a person who has simply cut their hair very short but still has visible stubble can be inaccurate, as it implies a completely smooth scalp.