ngok6 gwat1顎骨颚骨
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Definition
Jawbone; the bone of the jaw.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the lower jawbone or the joint area. It is frequently used in the context of talking excessively or eating hard food, often appearing in complaints about physical fatigue or injury.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
He talked until his jaw ached.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for mouth, 口, or teeth, 牙. It specifically targets the bone structure and joint, not the oral cavity itself.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
