au2 tou3嘔吐呕吐
Jyutpingau2 tou3
Yaleáu tou
Definition
To vomit or throw up.
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How it's used
While 嘔吐 is the standard term for vomiting, it sounds quite clinical or formal in everyday speech. Most Hong Kongers prefer using the colloquial verb 嘔 when talking about feeling sick or throwing up. Use 嘔吐 only when describing a medical symptom or in a serious context like a doctor's report.
Examples
He felt very uncomfortable after eating, and even vomited.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 嘔吐 in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds like you are reading from a medical textbook. Stick to 嘔 for natural, everyday communication.
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