sai2 tau4洗頭洗头
Jyutpingsai2 tau4
Yalesái tàuh
Definition
To wash one's hair; to have a shampoo.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of cleaning one's hair, often used in the context of visiting a salon for a professional wash. It is common to hear people ask if someone has washed their hair as a casual way to check if they are ready to go out. Unlike English, the verb is often used as a compound, so you do not need to add an extra object for hair unless specifying the type of treatment.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 沖涼, which refers to taking a full body shower or bath. Using 洗頭 to mean taking a shower will sound very strange to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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