au2 tou3 mat6嘔吐物呕吐物
Jyutpingau2 tou3 mat6
Yaleáu tou maht
Definition
Vomit; undigested or partially digested food discharged from the stomach.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical substance left behind after someone has vomited. It is a clinical or descriptive term often used in formal reports, news, or by cleaning staff, whereas the verb form 嘔 is used in everyday speech to describe the act of vomiting. Using this noun in casual conversation can sound overly detached or medical, similar to saying "vomitus" in English.
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deoi1堆dēuiExamples
He got drunk and made a mess of vomit all over the floor.
Do you feel gross when you see this vomit?
Related words
Common phrases
clean up vomit
Common mistake
Avoid using this word when talking about the act of vomiting itself, as it is strictly a noun for the substance. Use the verb 嘔 or the phrase 嘔出嚟 instead to describe the action.
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Grammar guides
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