min6 gan1面巾
Jyutpingmin6 gan1
Yalemihn gān
Definition
Face towel; a small towel used for washing or wiping one's face.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small towel used for cleaning the face, distinct from larger bath towels. It is common to see these hanging in bathrooms or carried to sports facilities. While the term is clear, many people simply use the broader word 毛巾 for any type of towel in casual conversation.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Remember to bring a face towel when you go swimming.
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Common phrases
face washing towel
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 紙巾, which refers to disposable facial tissues. Using 面巾 to ask for a tissue will likely confuse others as they will look for a cloth towel instead.
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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.
