ngaan5 jap1 mou1眼翕毛
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Definition
Eyelash.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the hair on the eyelid, functioning as a direct regional variant of 眼睫毛. While both are understood, 眼翕毛 is deeply rooted in local colloquial speech and carries a more grounded, informal feel compared to the slightly more standard-sounding 眼睫毛.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Is there a speck of dust in your eyelash?
Related words
Common phrases
long eyelashes
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 翕 with other characters, but it is specifically used here to describe the act of blinking or the hair associated with the eyelid. Do not confuse it with 眼眉, which refers to the eyebrow.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
