goek3 gaap3腳甲脚甲

Jyutpinggoek3 gaap3

Yalegeuk gaap

名詞

Definition

Toenail; the hard, translucent keratinous cover on the top of the toes.

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How it's used

Distinguish between 腳甲 and 指甲, as the latter refers specifically to fingernails. While 腳甲 is the standard term, people often use the more general term 甲 to refer to nails in medical or beauty contexts. It is common to pair this with the verb 剪 when discussing hygiene or grooming.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

nei5你gei2幾noi6耐mou5冇zin2剪gwo3過goek3腳gaap3甲aa4呀？

How long has it been since you last cut your toenails?

ngo5我zek3隻goek3腳gaap3甲hou2好ci5似jau5有di1啲faat3發jim4炎。

My toenail seems to be a bit inflamed.

Common phrases

zin2剪goek3腳gaap3甲

to cut toenails

goek3腳gaap3甲dou2倒saang1生

ingrown toenail

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 指甲 for both fingernails and toenails, but native speakers maintain a clear distinction between the two. Using 指甲 for toenails sounds unnatural and confusing.