zoek3 baan1雀斑
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Yalejeuk bāan
Definition
Freckles; small brown spots on the skin, mostly appearing on the face.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small brown spots that appear on the skin, often due to sun exposure or genetics. While sometimes considered a beauty mark in Western contexts, it is traditionally viewed as a skin concern in Hong Kong, leading to the popularity of whitening products and laser treatments.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Do you know how to fade freckles?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痣, which refers to a mole. A 痣 is typically raised and darker, whereas 雀斑 is flat and usually appears in clusters.
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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.
