kyun4鬈
Jyutpingkyun4
Yalekyùhn
Definition
To curl or curly.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the texture of hair rather than the act of curling something like paper or ribbon. When discussing hair styling, it is almost always used in conjunction with 電 to describe the process of getting a perm.
Examples
Do you like straight hair or curly hair?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 捲, which is used for rolling objects like paper or fabric. While they share similar visual concepts, 鬈 is strictly reserved for hair.
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Grammar guides
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