jim5 faat3染髮染发
Jyutpingjim5 faat3
Yaleyíhm faat
Definition
To dye one's hair; to artificially change hair color.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Using this term is standard for both professional salon visits and DIY home kits. It functions as a verb phrase where the hair is the implied object, so you do not need to add 頭髮 after it in most contexts. It is common to use the aspect marker 咗 to indicate the action has been completed.
Examples
When are you going to dye your hair?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly add 頭髮 after the verb, such as 染頭髮. While not strictly ungrammatical, native speakers almost always drop the noun because it is redundant.
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Grammar guides
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