bei3 waan1臂彎臂弯
Jyutpingbei3 waan1
Yalebei wāan
Definition
The crook of the arm; the inner bend where the upper arm and forearm meet.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the inner elbow area, often used when describing someone holding another person's arm or resting their head there. It carries a sense of intimacy or physical closeness that is less clinical than simply saying elbow.
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go3個goExamples
She really likes to hold onto the crook of my arm.
Did you hurt the crook of your arm?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold onto the crook of the arm
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
