zau2 mai5酒米

Jyutpingzau2 mai5

Yalejáu máih

名詞

Definition

Blackhead or whitehead acne; or sake-brewing rice.

comedone; blackhead or whitehead acne
technicalrice specially used for brewing Japanese sake

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How it's used

Refers specifically to small, non-inflamed blackheads or whiteheads rather than large, painful cysts. It is a common household term used to describe the tiny bumps that appear on the nose or forehead. While it literally translates to wine rice, it is the standard colloquial way to talk about minor skin blemishes.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

nei5你faai3塊min6面saang1生zo2咗hou2好do1多zau2酒mai5米aa4呀。

You have a lot of acne on your face.

dim2點gaai2解nei5你seng4成jat6日heoi3去zai1擠zau2酒mai5米㗎？

Why do you always go and squeeze your acne?

Common phrases

saang1生zau2酒mai5米

to have acne break out

zai1擠zau2酒mai5米

to squeeze acne

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of rice used for brewing sake, which is a technical term in the context of alcohol production. In daily conversation, the context of skin or face will make the meaning clear.