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Definition
Calluses; patches of hardened skin.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hardened, thickened skin that develops from repeated friction or pressure. It is most commonly used in the context of manual labor or sports where the skin has been toughened over time. While it can appear in written text, it is very much a part of everyday spoken vocabulary when discussing physical condition.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 繭, which is the standard written character for calluses. While 骿 is widely understood and used in spoken Cantonese, you will almost always see 繭 in formal writing or on medical packaging.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
