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Jyutpingzaang1
Yalejāang
Definition
The heel, elbow, or similar rounded joint of a limb.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony, rounded protrusion of a joint. While it is most commonly used for the heel, it also applies to the elbow, which is often called 手踭. It is a physical, anatomical term rather than a metaphorical one.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for heel, which uses a different character. In Cantonese, always use 腳踭 for heel and 手踭 for elbow to be clear.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
