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Yaleyíh lūng
Definition
Ear piercing; a hole pierced in the ear.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hole created by piercing, rather than the anatomical ear canal. It is almost exclusively used in the context of fashion and body modification. When talking about the actual hole in the earlobe, people often use this term to describe the site of an infection or the act of getting it done.
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Her ear piercing is infected and it hurts a lot.
Related words
Common phrases
to get ear piercing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the anatomical ear canal, which is called 耳道. Using 耳窿 to describe the inside of the ear is incorrect and sounds strange to native speakers.
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