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Yaleleuih sin
Definition
Lacrimal gland; the organ that secretes tears.
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How it's used
This is a technical anatomical term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing medical issues or eye health. Most people would simply refer to the area around the eyes or the act of crying rather than specifying the gland itself. It is common to hear it mentioned in the context of eye infections or excessive tearing.
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They cried so much that their lacrimal glands are swollen.
Is your lacrimal gland inflamed?
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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.
