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Referring to a beard or mustache with 胡子 (húzi)
Description & Modification
Existence & Possession
Structure
Adjective + 的 + 胡子
Explanation
The noun 胡子 (húzi) refers to facial hair, including beards and mustaches. It is commonly used to describe someone's appearance or physical features. You can pair it with adjectives like 长 (long) or 短 (short) to describe the type of facial hair.
Examples
他的胡子已经好几天没刮了，看起来很邋遢。
Tā de húzi yǐjīng hǎo jǐ tiān méi guā le, kàn qǐlái hěn lātà.
He hasn't shaved his beard in days and looks scruffy.
你什么时候开始留胡子的？挺适合你的。
Nǐ shénme shíhòu kāishǐ liú húzi de? Tǐng shìhé nǐ de.
When did you start growing a beard? It suits you.
爷爷的白胡子又长又密，小孩子都喜欢摸。
Yéye de bái húzi yòu cháng yòu mì, xiǎo háizi dōu xǐhuān mō.
Grandpa's white beard is long and thick; the children all love to touch it.