min6 zyu1面珠
Jyutpingmin6 zyu1
Yalemihn jyū
Definition
Cheek; the soft part of the face below the eyes and between the nose and ears.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the soft, fleshy part of the cheek rather than the entire face. It is often used in affectionate contexts when talking about children or someone with a healthy, rosy complexion. While 面 refers to the whole face, 面珠 narrows the focus to the specific area where one might apply blush or give a kiss.
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go3個goExamples
Their cheeks are so red, are they having a fever?
The child's cheeks are so smooth, I really want to pinch them.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 面珠 to refer to the entire face, as that would sound anatomically incorrect. If you want to talk about the whole face, stick to 塊面.
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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.
