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Definition
Aspirin; a common painkiller also used to treat fever.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is the standard way to refer to the medication in a pharmacy or household setting. While younger generations are increasingly familiar with the English name, older speakers rely heavily on this transliteration for clarity. It is almost exclusively used when discussing specific pain relief or fever management.
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Is there any aspirin left in the home medicine cabinet?
Related words
Common phrases
take aspirin
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic painkillers like 必理痛, which is a brand name for paracetamol that is much more commonly used in Hong Kong for general aches and pains.
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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.
