mou4 ming4 zi2無名指无名指
Jyutpingmou4 ming4 zi2
Yalemòuh mìhng jí
Definition
The ring finger; the fourth finger of the hand.
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How it's used
The term literally translates to nameless finger, reflecting an ancient naming convention where the thumb, index, middle, and little fingers had specific names while the fourth was left unnamed. It is the standard anatomical term used in both casual conversation and medical contexts. Unlike English where the name implies its function for rings, the Cantonese term focuses on its lack of a traditional name.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
She is wearing a huge diamond ring on her ring finger.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear a ring
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Grammar guides
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