mei4 bat1眉筆眉笔
Jyutpingmei4 bat1
Yalemèih bāt
Definition
Eyebrow pencil; a cosmetic tool used for coloring eyebrows.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the cosmetic tool used for filling in or shaping eyebrows. It is almost exclusively used in the context of makeup routines and beauty products. When discussing the act of using it, people often use the verb 畫, as in 畫眉.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
I forgot to bring my eyebrow pencil when I went out today.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use the wrong measure word. Because it is a long, thin object, the correct classifier is 枝, not 個.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
