soeng1 ngaan5 sim4雙眼簷双眼檐
Jyutpingsoeng1 ngaan5 sim4
Yalesēung ngáahn sìhm
Definition
Double eyelids; double-folded eyelids.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the crease above the eye, which is a highly desired aesthetic feature in local beauty standards. While technically accurate, many people simply use the term 雙眼皮 instead, as it is the standard way to describe this physical trait in daily conversation.
Examples
Her double eyelids are very deep, she looks great with makeup.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 雙眼簷 in professional or medical contexts, as it sounds like a colloquial description rather than a clinical term. Most people will be confused if you use this instead of the much more common 雙眼皮.
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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.
