so1 tau4梳頭梳头
Jyutpingso1 tau4
Yalesō tàuh
Definition
To comb, brush, or tidy one's hair.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of using a comb to tidy hair, rather than just brushing it with a hairbrush. While the word contains the noun 梳, it functions as a verb phrase where the object is incorporated into the verb, similar to 食飯 or 洗澡. It is often used as a gentle reminder or a comment on someone's appearance.
Examples
Have you combed your hair before leaving the house?
Common phrases
comb the hair until smooth
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe styling hair with products like gel or wax, as those actions are better described by terms like 整頭 or 搞個髮型.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
