geng3 gaa2鏡架镜架
Jyutpinggeng3 gaa2
Yalegeng gá
Definition
The frame of a pair of eyeglasses, which holds the lenses in place.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the structural frame that holds the lenses in place, rather than the entire pair of glasses. While people often use the term to talk about the style or material of their eyewear, it is distinct from the lenses themselves. It is common to discuss the durability or comfort of the frame when visiting an optician.
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The frame of these glasses is very light.
Where did you get your frames from?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the entire pair of glasses, which is referred to as 眼鏡. Using 鏡架 to refer to the whole object can sound like you are only talking about the frame part specifically.
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