zeoi2 baa1嘴巴
Jyutpingzeoi2 baa1
Yalejéui bā
Definition
Mouth.
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How it's used
While 嘴巴 is understood, native speakers almost exclusively use 口 or 嘴 in daily conversation. Using 嘴巴 can sound slightly more literary or like a direct translation from Mandarin. It is often reserved for describing the physical shape or appearance of the mouth rather than the functional act of eating or speaking.
Measure word
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Why are you opening your mouth so wide?
Related words
Common phrases
to open one's mouth wide
Common mistake
Learners often use 嘴巴 in contexts where 口 is much more natural, such as when talking about eating or taste. For example, saying 佢個嘴巴好大食 is unnatural compared to 佢個口好大食.
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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.
