song2顙颡
Jyutpingsong2
Yalesóng
Definition
Forehead or throat.
- literaryforehead
- archaicthroat
writtenbody
How it's used
The character 顙 is exclusively literary and never used in spoken Cantonese. In everyday life, the word for forehead is 額頭. Using 顙 in conversation would sound extremely unnatural or archaic, similar to using an obscure Shakespearean term in a modern casual chat.
Related words
Common phrases
forehead
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 顙 in any spoken context. It is strictly a written, classical term that has been entirely replaced by 額頭 in modern Cantonese.
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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.
