tau4 hok3頭殼头壳
Jyutpingtau4 hok3
Yaletàuh hok
Definition
The head; the skull.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the skull or the top part of the head, often used in contexts involving physical impact or mental activity. It carries a slightly more informal or visceral tone than the standard term 頭. It is frequently used when describing someone being hit or when someone is being stubborn or slow to understand.
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go3個goExamples
He hit his head, luckily he is fine.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the head in formal or medical contexts, where 頭 or 頭部 is preferred. It is strictly a colloquial term and can sound slightly crude or overly casual depending on the situation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
