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Yalechán
Definition
Rash; a skin disease causing itchiness, redness, swelling, and rough skin.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical manifestation of skin irritation rather than the underlying disease itself. It is almost always paired with the verb 出 to describe the act of a rash appearing on the skin. While it can be used on its own, it is most frequently encountered as part of a compound noun describing a specific condition.
Measure word
daat3撻datExamples
They have a rash all over their body, it's so itchy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痕, which is the sensation of itchiness itself. You can have a rash without it being itchy, though they often go together.
Grammar color guide
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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.
