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Definition
Curled, wavy, or curvy; not straight.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe hair texture or objects that have become twisted or coiled. It serves as the direct antonym to 直, which means straight. When referring to hair, it is often paired with the verb 電 to describe the process of getting a perm.
Examples
Is your hair naturally curly?
The wire is all curled up and hard to untangle.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like personality or behavior, as it strictly refers to physical shape or texture. In some contexts, it can be used as a slang term for homosexual, so be aware of the social nuance when using it to describe people.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
