mou4 sang4 sang4毛鬙鬙
Jyutpingmou4 sang4 sang4
Yalemòuh sàhng sàhng
Definition
Fluffy, hairy, or shaggy; having a lot of hair or fur on the surface.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes a texture that is soft, fuzzy, or covered in fine hair. It is often used to describe plush toys, knitwear, or animals that have a thick, soft coat. The reduplicated structure adds a sense of emphasis, suggesting a dense or slightly messy appearance.
Examples
This doll is so fluffy, it feels very comfortable to touch.
Why is your jacket all fuzzy? Did you wash it incorrectly?
Related words
Common phrases
fluffy sweater
fluffy plush toy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words describing someone who is literally hairy in a coarse way, such as having thick body hair, as this term usually implies a soft or cute texture.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
