si1 faat3絲髮丝发
Jyutpingsi1 faat3
Yalesī faat
Definition
A tiny bit; a minute amount. Often used figuratively to mean extremely small or fine.
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How it's used
絲髮 is a literary or poetic way to refer to hair, often emphasizing its fine, silk-like quality. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 頭髮 instead. Using 絲髮 in casual conversation might sound overly dramatic or like a line from a period drama.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
They cut their hair and look much more energetic.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 絲髮 in daily life as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 頭髮 for all standard situations to avoid confusion or sounding like you are reciting poetry.
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Grammar guides
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