cau1 hyut3抽血
Jyutpingcau1 hyut3
Yalechāu hyut
Definition
To draw blood, typically for medical testing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical procedure of extracting blood for testing or donation. It is a compound verb where the object 血液 is implied, so you do not need to add extra words to describe the substance being drawn.
Examples
Nurse, may I ask when I can have my blood drawn?
He went to the clinic today to have his blood drawn for a check-up.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抽水, which is a slang term meaning to take advantage of someone or to make inappropriate comments.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
