tau4 nai4頭泥头泥
Jyutpingtau4 nai4
Yaletàuh nàih
Definition
Cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis; a skin condition caused by excess sebum secretion.
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How it's used
This term is commonly used to describe the flaky, yellowish crusts associated with seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp. While it is often used for adults, it is also the standard term for cradle cap in infants. It carries a slightly informal tone, so it is more likely to be used in a conversation with friends or family than in a formal medical consultation.
Examples
He has a lot of seborrheic dermatitis on his scalp, it's very itchy.
Related words
Common phrases
to develop seborrheic dermatitis
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general dandruff, which is typically referred to as 頭皮. 頭泥 implies a more severe, crusty, or oily condition rather than simple dry flakes.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
