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Definition
Discharge or rheum from the mucous membranes of the eyes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the dried or semi-dried crusty substance that accumulates in the corners of the eyes after sleep. It is a very common, everyday term used by parents to children or among close friends, though it can sound slightly unrefined in formal settings. While medically referred to as eye discharge, the colloquial term is almost exclusively used in domestic or casual hygiene contexts.
Examples
You have some eye discharge in the corner of your eye, wipe it off.
Remember to wash your face when you wake up to clear away the eye discharge.
Related words
Common phrases
have eye discharge in the corner of the eye
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general eye dirt or dust, but it specifically describes the biological secretion. Avoid using it in a clinical or professional setting, where a more neutral description of eye symptoms would be preferred.
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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.
