ngaan5 mei4 mou4眼眉毛
Jyutpingngaan5 mei4 mou4
Yalengáahn mèih mòuh
Definition
Eyebrows
colloquialbody
How it's used
While 眼眉毛 is technically correct, locals almost exclusively use 眉 or 眉毛 in daily speech. Adding 眼 to the front is redundant because the location is already implied. Using the full three-character form can sound slightly descriptive or emphatic, as if you are specifically pointing to the hair on the brow ridge rather than the brow itself.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
His eyebrows are very thick.
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often add 眼 to many facial features unnecessarily. Just like you would say 鼻 instead of 眼鼻, use 眉 or 眉毛 to sound natural.
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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.
