ngaan5 kwaang1眼眶
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Definition
Eye socket or orbit; the bony cavity that contains the eyeball.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony cavity containing the eyeball, though in casual speech it is often used to describe the area immediately surrounding the eye. It is frequently used in contexts involving physical fatigue, illness, or emotional distress where the area around the eyes shows visible changes.
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Is there something wrong with your eye sockets?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 眼珠, which refers specifically to the eyeball itself, or 眼皮, which refers to the eyelid. Using this word to describe the eyelid is anatomically incorrect.
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