zeoi2 gok3嘴角
Jyutpingzeoi2 gok3
Yalejéui gok
Definition
The corners of the mouth.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the commissures of the lips rather than the entire mouth area. It is frequently used in descriptions of facial expressions, especially when someone is trying to suppress a smile or showing a subtle change in mood.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
There is some dirt on the corner of his mouth, wipe it off.
Related words
Common phrases
corners of the mouth turning upward
corners of the mouth drooping
Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to the entire mouth, as that would be 嘴 or 嘴巴. It specifically targets the edges where the upper and lower lips meet.
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Grammar guides
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