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Definition
To shave facial hair using a razor or similar tool.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of removing facial hair with a razor or blade. While often used for men shaving their beards, it can also describe the traditional practice of threading or scraping fine facial hair, which is a common beauty service in older neighborhoods.
Examples
How long has it been since you shaved your face?
I must shave my face when I get up in the morning.
Related words
Common phrases
razor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 剃鬚, which specifically refers to shaving a beard. 剃面 is broader and implies grooming the entire face, whereas 剃鬚 is strictly about the chin and jaw area.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
