ging3脛胫
Jyutpingging3
Yaleging
Definition
The shin or the lower part of the leg.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the shinbone or the front part of the lower leg. While technically accurate, it is more common in medical contexts or when describing a specific injury, as everyday speech often uses the more general term 腳 for the entire leg.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He accidentally hit his shin while playing football.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頸, which refers to the neck. The two characters look similar but are pronounced very differently and refer to completely different parts of the body.
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Grammar guides
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