haa1 / ngaa1岈
Jyutpinghaa1 / ngaa1
Yalehā / ngā
Definition
Rocky valleys, caves, or deep mountain chasms.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe things that are jagged, uneven, or tooth-like in appearance. It is a highly specific descriptive term often applied to mountain peaks or irregular dental structures. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless specifically discussing topography or physical features.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牙, which refers to the tooth itself. 岈 specifically describes the jagged or uneven quality of an edge or a landscape, not the object itself.
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