胡子

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"胡子" (húzi) specifically refers to facial hair such as a beard or mustache. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to describe men's facial hair.

Common Contexts

People often talk about "胡子" when describing someone's appearance, grooming habits, or style. It can refer to a full beard, mustache, or any facial hair.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 胡子 (thick beard): describes dense facial hair.
  • 胡子 (grow a beard): used when someone decides to grow facial hair.
  • 胡子 (shave beard): refers to shaving off facial hair.
  • 胡子碴 (scruffy beard): describes an unkempt or messy beard.

Usage Notes

When using "胡子," it usually implies male facial hair, and it is often associated with masculinity or style. Be careful not to confuse it with "" (xū), which is a more formal or literary term for beard. "胡子" is more colloquial and widely used in daily speech.

Example Sentences

He has a thick beard, which makes him look very masculine.

Shaving off the beard cleanly makes him look much more energetic.

His scruffy beard makes people think he is very casual.