cing1 ceon1 dau2青春痘
Jyutpingcing1 ceon1 dau2
Yalechīng chēun dáu
Definition
Acne, pimples, or spots on the skin.
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How it's used
While this term is widely understood, it sounds slightly more formal or clinical than the common term 暗瘡. It is often used in advertising for skincare products or by older generations, whereas younger people almost exclusively use 暗瘡 in daily speech. Using it in casual conversation can sometimes sound a bit like you are reading from a medical pamphlet.
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Common phrases
to have a pimple
to break out in pimples
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin-style verb 長 to describe the appearance of a pimple, but in Cantonese, the verb 生 or 出 is much more natural.
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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.
