mang1 gai1𠵼雞𠵼鸡
Jyutpingmang1 gai1
Yalemāng gāi
Definition
Pockmark, or to be full of pockmarks or scars.
- pockmark on the skin
- full of pockmarks or scars
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe skin texture resulting from acne scarring or smallpox. It carries a negative connotation and is often considered rude or insensitive when used to describe a person's physical appearance directly. It is more common among older generations who remember the prevalence of smallpox scars.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe generic scars or wounds. It is strictly reserved for the pitted, uneven texture left behind by severe acne or historical skin diseases.
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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.
