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Definition
Lipstick mark; an imprint left by lips, typically made when someone wearing lipstick presses their lips onto a surface.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical residue left by cosmetics rather than a romantic kiss on the skin. It is frequently used in casual settings to point out evidence of someone having been present or having drunk from a specific container. The term carries a slightly informal or teasing tone when used to question someone about their whereabouts.
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There is still a lipstick mark left on the rim of her glass.
Why is there a lipstick mark on your face?
Related words
Common phrases
to leave a lipstick mark
to wipe off a lipstick mark
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the act of kissing itself, as it strictly refers to the mark left behind. Do not confuse it with 咀印, which is a more general term for a kiss mark that does not necessarily involve lipstick.
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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.
