sat1 naa2 ceon1虱乸春
Jyutpingsat1 naa2 ceon1
Yalesāt ná chēun
Definition
The egg of a louse; a nit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the eggs of lice, which are notoriously difficult to remove from hair or fabric. It is often used in the context of hygiene or when someone is complaining about an itchy scalp or infested clothing. The term carries a slightly visceral or gross connotation due to the nature of the pest.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
There are many nits on your shirt.
Wash the clothes thoroughly to kill the nits.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general dirt or dandruff. It specifically refers to the biological eggs of lice, so using it to describe generic specks or dust will sound confusing or overly dramatic to a native speaker.
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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.
