jyu4 mei5 man4魚尾紋鱼尾纹
Jyutpingjyu4 mei5 man4
Yaleyùh méih màhn
Definition
Crow's feet; wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes.
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How it's used
Crow's feet are specifically associated with aging and frequent smiling, often carrying a slightly negative connotation regarding appearance. While it is a common term in beauty and skincare discussions, it is rarely used in a medical context to describe general skin conditions. People often use it to tease someone about their age or to express concern about skin elasticity.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
When she smiles, a few crow's feet appear at the corners of her eyes.
Do you have any way to reduce these crow's feet?
Related words
Common phrases
to develop crow's feet
to cover up crow's feet
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this to describe any wrinkle on the face, but it is strictly reserved for the lines radiating from the outer corners of the eyes. Do not use it for forehead lines or nasolabial folds.
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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.
