aap3 naa2 tai4鴨乸蹄鸭乸蹄
Jyutpingaap3 naa2 tai4
Yaleaap ná tàih
Definition
Flat feet.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This term is a vivid, colloquial way to describe flat feet by comparing the shape of the foot to that of a duck. While it is widely understood, it is informal and should be avoided in medical or professional settings where the formal term 扁平足 is preferred. It carries a slightly humorous or self-deprecating tone when used in conversation.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
He has flat feet, so his feet get tired easily when walking.
Have you ever heard anyone describe themselves as having flat feet?
Related words
Common phrases
born with flat feet
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe actual duck feet or literal animal anatomy, as it is strictly a metaphorical way to refer to the human condition of having low or absent arches.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
