ji5 zai2 lung1耳仔窿
Jyutpingji5 zai2 lung1
Yaleyíh jái lūng
Definition
The ear canal or its opening; the hole in the center of the ear used for receiving sound.
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How it's used
The suffix 仔 is added to 耳 to create a more colloquial and intimate term for the ear. Using 窿 specifically highlights the physical opening or hole rather than the entire organ. It is commonly used when talking about hygiene or when something is stuck inside the ear.
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Why does it feel like something is stuck inside your ear canal?
Related words
Common phrases
to clean out one's ear canal
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal medical contexts, as it is strictly colloquial. In professional settings, use 耳道 instead.
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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.
