lat1 tau4 faat3甩頭髮甩头发
Jyutpinglat1 tau4 faat3
Yalelāt tàuh faat
Definition
To lose hair or suffer from hair loss.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of hair shedding or thinning, rather than the state of being bald. It is frequently used to describe hair loss caused by stress, health issues, or aging. Unlike formal terms, it carries a slightly informal and candid tone, making it common in casual health discussions.
Examples
I have been so stressed lately that my hair is falling out.
Related words
Common phrases
hair loss due to stress
severe hair loss
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 禿頭, which refers to the state of being bald. 甩頭髮 describes the process of losing hair, whereas 禿頭 describes the resulting condition.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
