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Definition
Philtrum; the vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in the context of traditional Chinese medicine or first aid. It refers specifically to the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the upper lip. Outside of medical discussions, it is rarely mentioned in everyday conversation unless someone is fainting or needs resuscitation.
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He fell down and fainted, quickly press his philtrum.
Do you know where the philtrum is?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other facial features or assume it is a general term for the area around the mouth, but it is strictly limited to that specific indentation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
