goek3 zi2 mei1腳趾屘脚趾屘
Jyutpinggoek3 zi2 mei1
Yalegeuk jí mēi
Definition
The little toe; the smallest, outermost toe on a foot.
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How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to the little toe in Cantonese. While some speakers might use the more descriptive 腳趾尾, 腳趾屘 is very common and specific to the smallest digit. It carries a slightly more informal and localized feel compared to standard anatomical terms.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I stubbed my little toe on the table leg, it hurts like crazy.
Related words
Common phrases
little toe pain
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 腳趾公, which refers to the big toe. Ensure you distinguish between the two extremes of the foot to avoid confusion.
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Grammar guides
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