baau3 caak3爆拆
Jyutpingbaau3 caak3
Yalebaau chaak
Definition
To have dry, chapped, and cracked skin, especially from cold or dry weather.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical condition of skin splitting due to extreme dryness, often associated with cold or windy weather. It is frequently used to describe hands, heels, or lips. While it describes a medical condition, it is a common, informal way to express discomfort rather than a clinical diagnosis.
Examples
The weather is so cold that my hands are cracked and bleeding.
Related words
Common phrases
cracked very badly
apply ointment for cracked skin
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe inanimate objects like walls or pavement; it is strictly reserved for human skin. Use 裂開 for objects instead.
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Grammar guides
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