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Yaleyíh
Definition
Ear; the organ of hearing on humans and animals.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost always add the suffix 仔 to refer to the ear, making it 耳仔 instead of just 耳. Using the bare form 耳 sounds clinical or literary, similar to how one might use 'auricle' in English. When talking about the physical organ on a person or animal, 隻 is the standard measure word.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the bare form 耳 in casual conversation, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Always prefer the diminutive form 耳仔 to sound like a local.
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