laat6鬎
Jyutpinglaat6
Yalelaaht
Definition
Bald, or suffering from favus.
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How it's used
Describes a scalp that is completely hairless, often implying a smooth or shiny appearance. While it can refer to medical conditions like favus, it is most frequently used in casual conversation to tease someone about their receding hairline or shaved head. It carries a slightly blunt tone, so avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to strangers.
Examples
His head is completely bald, just like a lightbulb.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 光頭, which is the standard, neutral way to say bald. Using 鬎 can sound more descriptive of the texture or the state of hair loss rather than just a simple description of a person.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
