liu1 ji5 zai2撩耳仔
Jyutpingliu1 ji5 zai2
Yalelīu yíh jái
Definition
To clean or pick one's ears.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of using an ear pick or cotton swab to clean the ear canal. It is often associated with the relaxing sensation of ear cleaning, which is a popular service in traditional barbershops or at home. The term is strictly colloquial and sounds very informal.
Examples
I feel so comfortable after digging my ears.
Related words
Common phrases
ear cleaning tools
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply touching the outside of the ear, as this phrase implies inserting an object into the ear canal. Using it in a formal or professional context will sound unprofessional.
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