zeoi2嘴
Jyutpingzeoi2
Yalejéui
Definition
Mouth; the organ of humans and animals used for eating and speaking.
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How it's used
While 口 is the more formal or neutral term for mouth, 嘴 is used more frequently in casual conversation to refer to the physical appearance or the act of using the mouth. It is the standard term when discussing facial features or expressions like pouting. In many contexts, it is interchangeable with 口, but 嘴 feels more grounded and anatomical.
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He has a pimple on his mouth, it hurts so much.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 咀, which is a common variant character used in place names or specific contexts like 尖沙咀. While they are often used interchangeably in casual writing, 嘴 is the standard character for the body part.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
