mei4眉
Jyutpingmei4
Yalemèih
Definition
Eyebrow; the hair on the ridge above the eye socket.
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How it's used
While 條 is the standard measure word for a single eyebrow, 堂 is specifically used when referring to a pair of eyebrows as a single unit, such as in the phrase 兩堂眉. This distinction is common in descriptions of facial features or in literary contexts where the symmetry of the brows is emphasized.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
His eyebrows are very thick, he looks very energetic.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the measure word for eyebrows with that of eyes. Remember that eyes use 隻, while eyebrows, being hair-like, use 條.
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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.
