man1 naan5蚊赧
Jyutpingman1 naan5
Yalemān náahn
Definition
Mosquito bite; a red, swollen bump on the skin caused by a mosquito bite.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the raised, itchy bump left behind by a mosquito. It is the standard colloquial way to describe the physical mark on the skin, whereas the insect itself is simply called 蚊. People often use it when complaining about being bitten after spending time outdoors or in a park.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general word for a scar or a mark on the skin. It is strictly reserved for the reaction caused by insect bites.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
