gat1 juk6拮肉
Jyutpinggat1 juk6
Yalegāt yuhk
Definition
Scratchy, prickly, or itchy to the skin, such as rough clothing.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the physical sensation of irritation caused by external textures like wool or rough labels. It captures the exact feeling of tiny fibers pricking the skin rather than a general allergic itch. It is almost exclusively used in informal settings when complaining about uncomfortable clothing or bedding.
Examples
The fabric of this shirt is terrible, it makes my whole body feel itchy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痕, which refers to an itch caused by skin conditions, insect bites, or allergies. 拮肉 implies a mechanical, tactile cause like a scratchy surface.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
