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Yalelàuh
Definition
Skull.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony structure of the head, though it is rarely used in everyday speech compared to 頭骨. It often appears in contexts involving injury or medical descriptions. Using it in casual conversation can sound slightly clinical or dramatic depending on the speaker's tone.
Measure word
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His skull is so big, he cannot fit the hat on.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean head in general, as that is always 頭. It is strictly the anatomical bone, so using it to refer to a person's mind or intellect will sound unnatural.
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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.
