sou1 gan1鬚根须根
Jyutpingsou1 gan1
Yalesōu gān
Definition
Stubble; very short, stiff facial hair that has recently been shaved.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the tactile sensation of short, prickly hair that has just started to grow back after shaving. It is often used to describe a look that is intentionally rugged or simply neglected. The word carries a slightly informal tone, often appearing in casual observations about someone's grooming habits.
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di1啲dīExamples
His chin is full of stubble, it's very prickly.
When are you going to shave your stubble? You look like a hobo.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鬚, which is a general term for any facial hair including long beards or mustaches. 鬚根 specifically implies the short, rough texture of hair that has been recently cut.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
