zyu1 tau4豬頭猪头
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Yalejyū tàuh
Definition
A pig's head, or used figuratively to describe a face badly beaten and swollen.
- pig's head
- figurativea face badly beaten and swollen
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used to describe a face that has become puffy or distorted due to physical trauma, such as a punch or a bad fall. It carries a strong visual implication of being bloated and bruised, rather than just having a minor scratch. While it literally refers to a pig's head, it is never used to describe food in this context.
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Why did they beat you up until your face is all swollen?
He fell and his face is all swollen, it's really miserable.
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Common phrases
beaten until the face is swollen
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply fat or has a round face, as that would be considered highly offensive and inaccurate. It specifically refers to an unnatural, swollen state caused by injury.
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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.
