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Definition
Trachoma, a type of infectious eye disease.
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How it's used
Medical terms like this are often used in casual conversation to describe the sensation of having grit or sand in the eyes, even if the speaker does not actually have the clinical infection. It functions as a common way to express eye irritation or a scratchy feeling.
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Their eyes feel very uncomfortable, it's like they have trachoma.
The doctor said they have trachoma and need to use eye drops.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the feeling of having a foreign object like a speck of dust in your eye, which is usually described as 入沙. Using this term implies a specific medical condition rather than just a temporary irritation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
