so1梳
Jyutpingso1
Yalesō
Definition
Comb; a tool used to tidy or style hair.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tool used for detangling hair, distinct from a brush which is usually called 髮刷. It is common to pair it with the verb 梳 to form the phrase 梳頭, which covers both the act of combing and the general act of styling or brushing one's hair.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 梳 with the verb 梳, which means to comb. While they share the same character, the context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about the object or the action.
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Grammar guides
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