beng6 jan4病人
Jyutpingbeng6 jan4
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Definition
Patient; a sick person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone currently under medical care or suffering from an illness. While it is the standard term, speakers often use the more casual 唔舒服嘅人 when describing someone who is just feeling unwell without necessarily being in a clinical setting.
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The doctor will come to see that patient very soon.
This hospital has admitted a lot of patients.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is merely feeling slightly under the weather, as it implies a more formal or serious medical status. Use 唔舒服 or 病咗 for general sickness.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
