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Jyutpingceoi1 tou3
Yalechēui tou
Definition
To induce vomiting; to force oneself or someone else to vomit.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in medical or health contexts, often referring to emergency procedures for poisoning or unhealthy weight loss practices. It carries a clinical and serious tone rather than a casual one. When discussing accidental ingestion of toxic substances, it is common to pair this with advice to seek professional medical help immediately.
Examples
He ate expired food and needs to induce vomiting immediately.
Do you know that inducing vomiting is very harmful to your body?
Related words
Common phrases
inducing vomiting for weight loss
forcefully inducing vomiting
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general vomiting, but it specifically implies an intentional, forced action. It is not a synonym for simply feeling sick or throwing up naturally.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
