gaap3 gwat1頰骨颊骨

Jyutpinggaap3 gwat1

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Definition

Cheekbone.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the anatomical structure of the face. While medically accurate, native speakers often use more casual terms like 面骨 or simply refer to the area as 面頰 when discussing appearance or injuries. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless describing a specific medical condition or a facial feature in a descriptive context.

Measure word

deoi3對deui

Examples

keoi5佢dit3跌can1親go3個min6面，zo2咗gaap3頰gwat1骨aa4呀。

They fell on their face and bruised their cheekbone.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢go3個gaap3頰gwat1骨hai6係mai6咪hou2好dat6突ceot1出？

Do you think their cheekbones are very prominent?

Common phrases

gaap3頰gwat1骨dat6突ceot1出

prominent cheekbones

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 顴骨, which is the more common term for cheekbone in both formal and informal contexts. Using 頰骨 might sound slightly clinical or overly precise to a native speaker.