goek3 bui3腳背脚背
Jyutpinggoek3 bui3
Yalegeuk bui
Definition
Instep; the upper surface of the foot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the top surface of the foot, distinguishing it from the sole, which is called 腳板底. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports injuries or when describing skin irritation from footwear.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He accidentally hurt his instep while playing football.
Why is your instep all red?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腳板, which refers to the entire foot or specifically the sole. Using 腳背 to describe the bottom of the foot will cause confusion.
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