bei3 niu6泌尿
Jyutpingbei3 niu6
Yalebei niuh
Definition
Urinary system; the organs responsible for the production, transport, storage, and excretion of urine.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal medical contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a technical modifier, almost always appearing before words like 系統 or 科 to describe bodily functions or medical departments. You will rarely hear it used in isolation outside of a doctor's office or health-related discussion.
Examples
He has been feeling discomfort in his urinary system lately.
Do you have any problems related to the urinary system?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a standalone noun to describe the act of urinating, but it strictly refers to the biological system itself. For the act of urination, use the verb 小便 instead.
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Grammar guides
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