laan6 hau2 gok3爛口角烂口角
Jyutpinglaan6 hau2 gok3
Yalelaahn háu gok
Definition
Angular cheilitis; inflammatory lesions or blisters at the corners of the mouth.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the painful cracks or sores that form at the corners of the mouth. It is frequently attributed to heatiness or lack of vitamins in traditional health beliefs. People often suggest drinking herbal tea or eating cooling foods to treat it.
Examples
I have a mouth blister, it hurts a lot when I eat.
Are you suffering from internal heat? Why do you have a mouth blister?
Related words
Common phrases
to develop a mouth blister
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 爛口, which describes someone who uses foul language or swears frequently.
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