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Definition
Forehead; the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the area between the eyebrows and the hairline. It is the standard term used in both medical contexts and daily conversation when describing physical features or injuries.
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Why do you have a cooling patch stuck on your forehead?
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Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 前額 in daily speech, as it sounds overly formal or clinical to native Cantonese speakers.
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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.
