jim4髯
Jyutpingjim4
Yaleyìhm
Definition
Beard; whiskers on the cheeks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to facial hair, though it is a literary term that is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most speakers prefer the more common terms 鬚 or 鬚根 when describing a beard or moustache. Using this character might make you sound like you are reading from a classical novel or a historical drama.
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Avoid using this in everyday conversation as it sounds overly formal or archaic. Stick to 鬚 for general use to avoid sounding unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
