jik6 wo1腋窩腋窝
Jyutpingjik6 wo1
Yaleyihk wō
Definition
Armpit.
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How it's used
While 腋窩 is the formal term used in medical contexts or written descriptions, it is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese. Most people use the colloquial term 胳肋底 to refer to the armpit. Using the formal term in casual conversation can sound overly clinical or stiff.
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Common phrases
armpit hair
Common mistake
Do not confuse the formal 腋窩 with the common spoken 胳肋底, as using the former in a casual setting will make you sound like you are reading a textbook or a medical report.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
