ngaan5 wat6眼核
Jyutpingngaan5 wat6
Yalengáahn waht
Definition
Eyeball; the round part of the eye.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical eyeball rather than the entire eye area. It is often used in descriptive contexts, such as when someone is shocked or surprised, causing their eyes to bulge or widen. While anatomical in origin, it is the standard term used in daily speech to describe the organ itself.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
His eyeballs were wide open, he looked really scared.
There is something in your eyeball, why not check the mirror?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 眼珠, which specifically refers to the pupil or iris. Using 眼核 when you mean the pupil can sound slightly odd, as 眼核 implies the entire globe of the eye.
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Grammar guides
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