zi2 zim1指尖
Jyutpingzi2 zim1
Yalejí jīm
Definition
Fingertip or toe tip; the very end of a finger or toe.
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How it's used
指尖 is used to describe the very end of the finger, often in contexts involving delicate touch or precision. While it literally refers to the tip of the finger, it is frequently used in descriptions of sensory experiences or light physical contact.
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go3個goExamples
She lightly touched the screen with her fingertip.
Related words
Common phrases
fingertip sensation
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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