bei6 zi2鼻子
Jyutpingbei6 zi2
Yalebeih jí
Definition
Nose.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 鼻 instead of the two character 鼻子. Using 鼻子 sounds like a direct translation from Mandarin and feels unnatural or overly formal in daily conversation. Always opt for the single character version when referring to the body part.
Measure word
go3個goRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often accidentally use 鼻子 because it is the standard term in Mandarin, but using it in Cantonese will make your speech sound stiff or non-native.
Grammar color guide
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
