ji5 si2耳屎

Jyutpingji5 si2

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名詞Rare

Definition

Earwax; the brownish-yellow secretion found in the ear canal.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the waxy substance found in the ear canal. While it is a common bodily secretion, it is considered a bit gross to talk about in polite company, so use it with discretion. It is often paired with the verb 撩, which describes the action of digging or picking it out.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你zek3隻ji5耳zai2仔jap6入min6面hai6係mai6咪jau5有hou2好do1多ji5耳si2屎aa4呀？

Do you have a lot of ear wax inside your ears?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zung1鍾ji3意liu1撩ji5耳si2屎，hou2好m4唔。

He always likes to pick his ear wax, it is very unhygienic.

Common phrases

liu1撩ji5耳si2屎

to pick ear wax

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe dirt or grime elsewhere on the body, as it is strictly reserved for the ear. Do not confuse it with 鼻屎, which refers to nasal mucus or boogers.