hong1 ji5糠耳
Jyutpinghong1 ji5
Yalehōng yíh
Definition
Dry ear; an ear that does not produce wet or oily earwax.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the dry, flaky type of earwax common among East Asian populations. It is the direct opposite of 油耳, which refers to wet, sticky earwax. People often use these terms to explain why they do or do not need to use cotton swabs frequently.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
They have dry ears, so they don't really need to clean them often.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being hard of hearing or having an ear infection. It strictly refers to the physical texture of the earwax and the skin inside the ear canal.
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