cyun1 bei6穿鼻
Jyutpingcyun1 bei6
Yalechyūn beih
Definition
To pierce one's nose, or to have a nose piercing.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of piercing the nostril or septum for jewelry. While it can describe the procedure, it is often used when discussing the decision or the act of getting it done as a personal style choice.
Examples
They are so bold, they actually went to get their nose pierced.
Where are you planning to go to get your nose pierced?
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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.
