tyut3 mak2脫墨
Jyutpingtyut3 mak2
Yaletyut mák
Definition
The removal of a mole from the skin.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the cosmetic procedure of removing a mole, often performed at beauty clinics or by dermatologists. It is commonly used when discussing appearance or facial features, as many people in Hong Kong seek to remove moles for aesthetic or superstitious reasons.
Examples
She went to the beauty salon to have a mole removed.
Common phrases
mole removal treatment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general verb 脫 which means to take off clothes or peel off something, as 脫墨 is a specific compound for cosmetic removal.
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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.
