ngaan5 joek6 seoi2眼藥水眼药水
Jyutpingngaan5 joek6 seoi2
Yalengáahn yeuhk séui
Definition
Eye drops; medication or artificial tears for the eyes.
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How it's used
People often use the verb 滴 to describe the action of applying eye drops. It is common to distinguish between basic lubricating drops and medicated ones, though both are referred to by the same term. Always check the expiration date, as using old drops can easily cause eye infections.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
My eyes are very dry, I want to use some eye drops.
Common phrases
to apply eye drops
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the verb 滴, which means to drip or to apply drops, with the noun for the drops themselves. Ensure you use 滴 as a verb and 眼藥水 as the object.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
