sat1 naa2 ceon1蝨乸春虱乸春
Jyutpingsat1 naa2 ceon1
Yalesāt ná chēun
Definition
Louse eggs or nits.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the eggs of lice found in hair or on clothing. While modern hygiene standards in Hong Kong have made infestations rare, the term remains a common metaphor for something tiny, insignificant, or a minor annoyance that is difficult to get rid of.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Their head is full of nits, it is so dirty.
Did you see it wrong, is that dandruff or are those nits?
Related words
Common phrases
to have an infestation of nits
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頭皮, which refers to common dandruff. Using this term to describe dry scalp is incorrect and implies a parasitic infestation.
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