toi1 mou4胎毛
Jyutpingtoi1 mou4
Yaletōi mòuh
Definition
Lanugo; fine hair of a fetus or newborn baby.
colloquialfamilybody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the fine, soft hair present on a newborn's head or body at birth. It is often associated with traditional customs where parents save this hair to craft commemorative items like brushes or pendants. The term is rarely used outside of discussions regarding infant care or these specific cultural keepsakes.
Examples
When the baby was born, the newborn hair was very soft.
Related words
Common phrases
a calligraphy brush made from a baby's first hair
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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.
