toi1 zi3胎痣
Jyutpingtoi1 zi3
Yaletōi ji
Definition
Birthmark; a colored patch or dark spot on the skin present from birth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to marks present from birth, distinguishing them from spots or moles that develop later in life. While medically accurate, it is often used in casual conversation when describing someone's unique physical features or identifying a person.
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There is a very small birthmark on her face.
Related words
Common phrases
congenital birthmark
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 墨, which refers to a mole that can appear at any age. Using 胎痣 for a mole that appeared during adulthood is factually incorrect.
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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.
