beng6 cung5病重

Jyutpingbeng6 cung5

Yalebehng chúhng

Definition

Seriously or critically ill; close to death.

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How it's used

This term carries a grave and formal tone, often used to describe someone in a life-threatening state. Unlike the common phrase 病得好犀利, which can describe anything from a bad flu to a serious condition, 病重 specifically implies a critical, often terminal, medical situation. It is frequently seen in news reports or formal discussions about a patient's health status.

Examples

keoi5佢beng6病zung6重jap6入jyun2院，cing4情fong3況hou2好m4唔lok6樂gun1觀。

He is seriously ill and hospitalized; his condition is not optimistic.

teng1聽gong2講keoi5佢beng6病zung6重，nei5你hai6係mai6咪heoi3去taam3探keoi5佢aa4呀？

I heard he is critically ill, are you going to visit him?

Common phrases

beng6病zung6重jap6入jyun2院

hospitalized due to critical illness

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe everyday illnesses like a cold or fever, as it sounds overly dramatic and inappropriate. Use 唔舒服 or 病得好犀利 for general sickness instead.