sau2 zi2 gaap3手指甲
Jyutpingsau2 zi2 gaap3
Yalesáu jí gaap
Definition
Fingernail
colloquialbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the nails on the fingers, distinguishing them from toenails which are called 腳指甲. In casual speech, people often just say 指甲 when the context of fingers is already clear. It is common to pair this with verbs like 剪 or 修 to describe grooming habits.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 手指, which refers to the entire finger. If you say you hurt your 手指, you might mean the whole digit, whereas 手指甲 specifically targets the nail plate.
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Grammar guides
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