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Jyutpingwan4 ban3
Yalewàhn ban
Definition
A woman's wavy or curly hairstyle.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe modern hairstyles. It is primarily found in period dramas, classical literature, or when someone wants to evoke a sense of traditional elegance or nostalgia. Using it to describe a standard perm or modern blowout will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
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Common phrases
wavy hair flowing elegantly
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe messy or unkempt hair, as the term carries a strong connotation of grace, beauty, and deliberate styling. It specifically refers to hair that is voluminous and wavy, resembling clouds, rather than just any curly hair.
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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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