ci3 joeng5刺癢刺痒
Jyutpingci3 joeng5
Yalechi yéuhng
Definition
Itchy; having an irritating, tickling, or prickly sensation on the skin.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical sensation of irritation on the skin, often caused by external factors like fabric or allergies. While it describes the feeling of needing to scratch, it is less commonly used for general, deep-seated itching compared to the more frequent 痕.
Examples
My back is very itchy, help me scratch it.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often default to 痕, which is the standard, all-purpose word for itchy. Using 刺癢 in casual conversation can sound slightly more clinical or descriptive of a specific prickly sensation rather than just a general itch.
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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.
