can4 mun5塵蟎尘螨
Jyutpingcan4 mun5
Yalechàhn múhn
Definition
Dust mite; a type of mite that feeds primarily on dead human skin.
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How it's used
This term is frequently encountered in advertisements for vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and bedding products that claim to be hypoallergenic. It is a technical term that has entered common parlance due to the high prevalence of respiratory allergies in the humid climate of Hong Kong. People often pair it with verbs related to cleaning or removing, such as 吸 or 清除.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The bed has so many dust mites, it makes me have allergic rhinitis.
Do you know how to kill the dust mites?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
