ngaa4 gaau2牙鉸牙铰
Jyutpingngaa4 gaau2
Yalengàh gáau
Definition
The jawbone or jaw joint.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hinge-like movement of the lower jaw, often used in contexts involving excessive talking or physical discomfort. It is frequently paired with verbs like 軟 or 痛 to describe fatigue or pain after prolonged activity. The term captures the mechanical sense of the jaw joint rather than just the jawbone itself.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 下巴, which refers to the chin or the jaw area in a more general sense. 牙鉸 specifically highlights the joint or the action of the jaw moving.
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Grammar guides
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