mou4 san4 san4毛神神
Jyutpingmou4 san4 san4
Yalemòuh sàhn sàhn
Definition
Hairy; covered in hair or fur.
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How it's used
This adjective is used specifically to describe an abundance of body hair in a way that feels slightly exaggerated or informal. It carries a descriptive, almost visual weight that implies the hair is thick, noticeable, or perhaps even unkempt. It is rarely used for anything other than human or animal body hair.
Examples
His hands are so hairy, just like an ape's.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the texture of objects like blankets or carpets, as it is strictly reserved for biological hair. For inanimate objects that are fuzzy or furry, use 毛茸茸 instead.
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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.
