beng6 cing4病情
Jyutpingbeng6 cing4
Yalebehng chìhng
Definition
State of an illness; the condition of a patient.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the medical progression or current status of a patient, rather than the illness itself. It is frequently paired with verbs like 穩定, 好轉, or 惡化 to describe the trajectory of a recovery or decline. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used by both medical professionals and family members when discussing a patient's status.
Examples
The doctor says his condition is very stable.
Do you know how his condition is?
Related words
Common phrases
condition is stable
condition worsens
condition improves
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 病, which refers to the sickness itself. Use 病情 when you are specifically discussing the status or severity of the illness, not the diagnosis.
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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.
