sau2 zi2 mei1手指屘
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Definition
The little finger, also known as the pinky.
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How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to the pinky finger in Cantonese. While some speakers might use the more formal 小指, 手指屘 is the word you will hear in almost every daily life situation. It is specifically used for the finger itself, rather than the toe, which would be 腳趾屘.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There is a boil on his little finger, it hurts so much.
Why is there a bandage on your little finger?
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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.
