hong1眶
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Yalehōng
Definition
Eye socket; the cavity of the skull that contains the eye.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, such as describing someone crying in literature or news reports. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always use 眼窩 to refer to the eye socket area. Using 眶 in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Examples
Are your eye sockets feeling uncomfortable?
Related words
Common phrases
eyes brimming with hot tears
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 框, which refers to a frame for pictures or doors. While they share a similar sound, they are distinct characters with different meanings.
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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.
