tai2 mou4體毛体毛
Jyutpingtai2 mou4
Yaletái mòuh
Definition
Body hair; hair on the human body.
neutralbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to hair growing on the body excluding the head. While technically accurate, it sounds slightly clinical or scientific in casual conversation. People usually specify the location, such as 手毛 for arm hair or 腳毛 for leg hair, rather than using the general term.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The body hair on their arms and legs is very long.
Related words
Common phrases
remove body hair
Common mistake
Avoid using this term when talking about facial hair or head hair, as those have their own specific names like 鬚 or 頭髮. Using it for hair on the head will sound very unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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