lim5 gaap3臉頰脸颊
Jyutpinglim5 gaap3
Yalelíhm gaap
Definition
Cheek; the side of the face near the cheekbone.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use 面珠墩 to refer to cheeks in daily conversation. Using 臉頰 sounds overly formal, clinical, or like something read from a textbook rather than spoken in a Hong Kong home. The term 面珠墩 carries a sense of affection and is frequently used when talking about children or someone with chubby, pinchable cheeks.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 臉頰 in casual settings as it sounds stiff and unnatural. Stick to 面珠墩 or simply 面 when describing the face area.
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