beng6 gwan1病君
Jyutpingbeng6 gwan1
Yalebehng gwān
Definition
A very weak, frail person who gets sick easily.
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
This term carries a slightly mocking or pitying tone, often used to describe someone who lacks physical stamina or catches colds frequently. It is more descriptive of a person's general constitution rather than someone currently suffering from a specific acute illness. It is rarely used in formal settings and is mostly found in casual, teasing conversation among friends or family.
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He is always sick, he is basically a weakling.
Related words
Common phrases
looking like a total weakling
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 藥煲, which specifically refers to someone who is constantly taking medicine or visiting the doctor, whereas 病君 focuses more on the person's frail appearance or weak constitution.
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