jik6 mou4腋毛
Jyutpingjik6 mou4
Yaleyihk mòuh
Definition
Armpit hair; underarm hair.
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How it's used
While 腋毛 is the formal term used in medical or beauty contexts, most people refer to the armpit area itself as 胳肋底 in daily speech. You will often hear people talk about 剃胳肋底毛 rather than using the formal term, as it sounds more natural in casual conversation.
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When she raised her arm, I saw that her underarm hair wasn't shaved clean.
Remember to take care of your underarm hair when wearing a tank top in summer.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the formal term 腋 with the colloquial 胳肋. Using 腋 in a casual sentence can sound overly clinical or like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
