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Jyutpingbei6 hung2
Yalebeih húng
Definition
Nostril; the opening on the nose that allows air to enter the nasal cavity.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical openings of the nose rather than the entire nose structure. While anatomically precise, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing something stuck inside or a physical feature. For general references to the nose, use 鼻 instead.
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There is something inside your nostril.
Related words
Common phrases
to pick one's nose
Common mistake
Avoid using this word when you simply mean the nose itself, as it sounds overly clinical or focused on the holes rather than the organ.
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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.
