bei6鼻
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Yalebeih
Definition
Nose; the respiratory and olfactory organ in land animals.
Example
My nose is blocked.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
While 鼻 is the standard anatomical term, locals frequently use 鼻哥 to refer to the nose in casual, everyday speech. The term 鼻哥 carries a slightly more informal or affectionate tone, often used when talking about children or describing physical features in a relaxed way. Using 鼻 is perfectly acceptable in all contexts, but 鼻哥 adds a touch of natural, colloquial flair.
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My nose allergy is acting up, it is very uncomfortable.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 鼻哥 for formal medical contexts, but it is strictly colloquial. Stick to 鼻 when discussing health issues or medical symptoms with a doctor.
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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.
