jau4 ji5油耳
Jyutpingjau4 ji5
Yaleyàuh yíh
Definition
Waxy ear; an ear that frequently produces wet or oily earwax.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the genetic trait where earwax is moist and sticky rather than dry and flaky. It is a common topic of discussion regarding personal hygiene and grooming habits in Hong Kong. People often distinguish between this and dry earwax, which is the more common type among East Asians.
Examples
He was born with waxy ears and needs to clean them all the time.
Do you know how to deal with waxy ears?
Related words
Common phrases
earwax secretion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with an ear infection or a medical condition, as it is simply a natural physical characteristic. It is not an insult, though it is a personal detail that people might be shy about discussing.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
