haa6 seon4下唇
Jyutpinghaa6 seon4
Yalehah sèuhn
Definition
Lower lip; the bottom lip.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the anatomical part of the mouth. While standard, it is often replaced in casual conversation by simply pointing or using the more general term 嘴唇 when the context is already clear.
Measure word
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She is so nervous that she is biting her lower lip.
Why is your lower lip swollen?
Related words
Common phrases
to bite one's lower lip
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
