ngoi6 ji5 dou6外耳道
Jyutpingngoi6 ji5 dou6
Yalengoih yíh douh
Definition
Ear canal; the part of the outer ear that connects the auricle to the eardrum.
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How it's used
Medical terminology like this is often used by doctors or when describing symptoms to a pharmacist. While it is the precise anatomical term, most people in daily life simply refer to the area as the inside of the ear or use the term 耳窿 to describe the opening.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said my ear canal is inflamed.
Is there anything stuck inside your ear canal?
Related words
Common phrases
ear canal inflammation
clean the ear canal
Grammar color guide
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