saan1 joeng4 wu4 zi2山羊鬍子山羊胡子
Jyutpingsaan1 joeng4 wu4 zi2
Yalesāan yèuhng wùh jí
Definition
A goatee; a style of facial hair on the chin resembling a goat's beard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a beard that grows only on the chin, resembling the tuft of hair on a goat. While technically accurate, many speakers might simply use the broader term 鬚 or describe the style more descriptively if it is not a classic, long goatee.
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He grew a goatee and looks very mature.
Related words
Common phrases
to grow a goatee
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a full beard or a mustache, as it specifically denotes the chin-focused style. It is a descriptive noun rather than a common verb phrase, so it is usually paired with 留 to describe the act of growing one.
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Grammar guides
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