daan1 ngaan5 jam4單眼簷单眼檐
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Definition
Single eyelid.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the lack of a crease above the eyelid, a common physical trait in East Asian populations. While often used descriptively, it is frequently contrasted with 雙眼皮, which is often considered a beauty standard in local media. It is a neutral, anatomical term used in everyday conversation without negative connotations.
Examples
Her eyes are single eyelids, they are very distinctive.
Are you born with single eyelids?
Related words
Common phrases
naturally single-lidded
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the term for double eyelids, 雙眼皮. Note that 簷 is specifically used for the single eyelid, whereas 皮 is the standard suffix for the double eyelid variant.
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