tong3 faat3燙髮烫发
Jyutpingtong3 faat3
Yaletong faat
Definition
To perm hair, using chemicals or heat to curl or straighten it.
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How it's used
While 燙髮 is understood, most locals prefer using the loanword 電髮 in daily speech. Using 燙髮 might sound slightly more formal or closer to written Chinese style. It is common to hear people say 去電髮 instead of using the verb 燙 directly as a standalone action.
Examples
When are you going to get a perm?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 燙 as a direct translation for hot temperatures in the context of touching objects, as 辣 is the preferred colloquial term for that sensation.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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