tung4瞳
Jyutpingtung4
Yaletùhng
Definition
The pupil of the eye.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a morpheme within the compound 瞳孔. While it refers to the pupil of the eye, you will rarely hear it standing alone in daily speech. It is considered a formal or medical term rather than a casual way to describe eyes.
Examples
The pupils of their eyes have dilated.
Related words
Common phrases
pupil dilation
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to the eye itself, which is 眼 or 眼珠. Using it in isolation will sound unnatural or overly poetic/literary to native speakers.
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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.
