ngaan5 pei4眼皮
Jyutpingngaan5 pei4
Yalengáahn pèih
Definition
Eyelid; the skin covering the upper and lower part of the eyeball used for protection.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Twitching eyelids are culturally associated with superstitions regarding luck or impending events. People often refer to the left or right side specifically to determine if the omen is good or bad. It is a very common physical sensation discussed in casual conversation.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
My eyelid is twitching like crazy, is something going to happen?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the physical eyelid with the act of blinking, which uses the verb 眨. Remember that 眼皮 is the anatomical part, not the action itself.
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