wu6 muk6 geng3護目鏡护目镜
Jyutpingwu6 muk6 geng3
Yalewuh muhk geng
Definition
Goggles or safety glasses; protective transparent eyewear worn to protect the eyes.
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How it's used
Primarily used in professional, industrial, or laboratory settings to describe protective eyewear. While it is a compound noun, it is rarely used in casual social contexts unless specifically discussing safety gear or medical equipment. It is distinct from standard glasses, which are referred to as 眼鏡.
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Remember to put on your goggles when doing experiments.
Can you find where the goggles are?
Related words
Common phrases
to wear goggles
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general eyewear. Do not use this word for sunglasses, which are 太陽眼鏡, or for standard prescription glasses.
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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.
