ngoi6 ji5外耳
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Yalengoih yíh
Definition
Outer ear; the external part of the ear, including the pinna and ear canal.
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How it's used
Medical terminology in Cantonese often follows the same structure as written Chinese, but speakers frequently add colloquial particles like 呀 or 㗎 when discussing symptoms with friends or family. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically describing a medical condition or a physical sensation to a doctor.
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The doctor said I have an outer ear infection.
Is the inside of your outer ear very itchy?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 耳仔, which is the general, everyday term for the entire ear. Using 外耳 in a non-medical context sounds overly clinical and unnatural.
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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.
