goek3 gaau3腳骹脚骹
Jyutpinggoek3 gaau3
Yalegeuk gaau
Definition
Ankle; the joint connecting the foot with the leg.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the joint connecting the foot to the leg. While standard anatomical terms exist, this is the most common way to describe the ankle in daily speech. It is often used when discussing injuries like sprains or general soreness after long periods of standing.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腳踭, which refers specifically to the heel. Using them interchangeably will lead to confusion when describing where exactly you are experiencing pain.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
