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Definition
Pore; a tiny opening in the skin through which sweat or sebum passes.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical appearance of the skin surface when discussing this term. It is frequently paired with adjectives describing size, such as 大 or 細, to talk about skin texture. You will often hear it in the context of beauty routines and skincare products.
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This facial cleanser can deep clean your pores.
Why are the pores on your face so large?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to refer to any type of hole or opening on an object. It is strictly reserved for biological skin pores, whereas a general hole or opening is better described as 窿 or 孔.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
