sau2 zi2 mou4手指模
Jyutpingsau2 zi2 mou4
Yalesáu jí mòuh
Definition
Fingerprints; an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical impressions left by fingers, often in forensic or administrative contexts. While technically accurate, people often shorten it to just 指模 in casual conversation. It is frequently used when discussing evidence at a crime scene or the process of identity verification.
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The police found a few fingerprints at the scene.
Related words
Common phrases
to take fingerprints
to collect fingerprints
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 指紋, which is the biological pattern on the skin itself. While they are often used interchangeably, 指紋 is more common when referring to the unique biological feature, whereas 手指模 emphasizes the physical mark or impression left behind.
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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.
