ji6 pit3 gai1二撇雞二撇鸡
Jyutpingji6 pit3 gai1
Yaleyih pit gāi
Definition
An eight-shaped mustache on the upper lip.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to a mustache that curves downwards at the ends, resembling the Chinese character 八. It carries a slightly humorous or informal tone, often used when teasing someone about their facial hair. It is rarely used to describe a full beard or other styles of facial hair.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He grew a mustache and looks much more mature.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a full beard or a goatee, as it strictly refers to hair grown above the upper lip. Using it for other types of facial hair will sound confusing or incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
