mei4 kim4眉鉗眉钳
Jyutpingmei4 kim4
Yalemèih kìhm
Definition
Tweezers, especially those used for plucking eyebrows.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Specific to grooming, this term is almost exclusively used for eyebrow maintenance. While standard tweezers for general tasks might be called 鉗, adding 眉 makes it clear you are referring to the small, slanted-tip variety used for beauty purposes.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general purpose pliers or larger tools, which are also called 鉗 but are not used for personal grooming.
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