gin1 gaap3肩胛
Jyutpinggin1 gaap3
Yalegīn gaap
Definition
Shoulder; shoulder blade.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the shoulder blade or the upper back region rather than the entire shoulder joint. It is more commonly used in contexts involving physical therapy, massage, or medical complaints. In casual daily speech, people often just use 膊頭 to refer to the whole shoulder area.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 膊頭, which is the standard colloquial term for the shoulder. Using 肩胛 in a casual conversation about carrying a bag or a shoulder injury can sound overly clinical or formal.
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