beng6 ngai4病危

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動詞

Definition

To be critically ill; to have a life-threatening medical emergency.

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How it's used

Reserved for serious medical contexts, this term carries a heavy and formal weight that is rarely used in casual conversation. It specifically signals that a patient is at a critical stage where life is in immediate danger. Unlike general terms for being sick, it implies a transition into an emergency state requiring urgent intervention.

Examples

keoi5佢beng6病ngai4危go2嗰zan6陣，uk1屋kei2企jan4人cyun4全bou6部dou1都hou2好daam1擔sam1心。

When he was critically ill, his family members were all very worried.

ji1醫sang1生waa6話keoi5佢cing4情fong3況hou2好caa1差，ji5已ging1經beng6病ngai4危laa3喇。

The doctor said his condition is very poor and he is already critically ill.

Common phrases

cing4情fong3況beng6病ngai4危

condition is critical

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe common illnesses like a cold or flu, as it would sound alarmist or confusingly dramatic. It is strictly reserved for life threatening situations.