maa5 mei5馬尾马尾
Jyutpingmaa5 mei5
Yalemáh méih
Definition
Ponytail; a hairstyle in which the hair is tied at the back of the head.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hairstyle where hair is gathered and secured at the back of the head. It is frequently used in the context of school dress codes or sports, as it is a practical way to keep hair away from the face. The verb used for creating this style is almost exclusively 紮.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
She tied a ponytail today, it looks very pretty.
Do you think I look better with a ponytail or with my hair down?
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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.
