bei6 jam6 nam4鼻腍
Jyutpingbei6 jam6 nam4
Yalebeih yahm nàhm
Definition
Nasal congestion; a blocked nose.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the sensation of a stuffy or congested nose, often due to a cold or allergies. It conveys a sense of physical heaviness or blockage in the nasal cavity that makes breathing or smelling difficult.
Examples
My nose is completely blocked, I cannot smell anything.
Is your nose blocked? You sound very nasal when you speak.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鼻塞, which is the more common, standard term for nasal congestion. While 鼻腍 is widely understood, it carries a slightly more colloquial or descriptive feel compared to the clinical nature of 鼻塞.
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