mak6癦
Jyutpingmak6
Yalemahk
Definition
Mole; a dark spot or blemish on the skin.
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How it's used
While 痣 is the standard term for a mole in both written and spoken Chinese, 癦 is the specific, everyday colloquial term used in Hong Kong Cantonese. It carries a slightly more informal feel and is almost exclusively used when talking about physical appearance. You will frequently hear people discuss whether a mole is lucky or needs to be removed using this term.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Where are you planning to go to get that mole removed?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 癦 with 墨, which means ink. While they sound identical in many contexts, they are written differently and have completely unrelated meanings.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
