lyun1 mou1攣毛挛毛
Jyutpinglyun1 mou1
Yalelyūn mōu
Definition
Curly hair; having curly or wavy hair.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe naturally curly hair or hair that has been permed. It is a very direct and common way to point out hair texture in casual conversation. Unlike some more formal descriptions, it carries no negative connotation and is simply a physical observation.
Examples
They have naturally curly hair, it looks good without much styling.
Did you go get a perm? Why has your hair become curly?
Related words
Common phrases
naturally curly hair
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe objects that are coiled or twisted, as it is strictly reserved for human hair. If you want to describe a person with straight hair, use 直髮 instead of trying to negate this term.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
