zi2 gaap3指甲
Jyutpingzi2 gaap3
Yalejí gaap
Definition
Fingernail, or more generally, a nail on a finger or toe.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Referencing fingernails specifically uses the classifier 隻 rather than 個. While it refers to both fingernails and toenails, context usually clarifies which one is meant, though 腳甲 is used specifically for toenails to avoid ambiguity.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Your fingernails are so long, remember to trim them.
Related words
Common phrases
nail polish
trim fingernails
bite fingernails
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the classifier for body parts that come in pairs or groups, but 隻 is the standard choice for individual nails.
Grammar color guide
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
