ci3 tung3刺痛
Jyutpingci3 tung3
Yalechi tung
Definition
Stabbing or pricking pain.
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How it's used
Describes a sharp, localized sensation often compared to being pricked by a needle. Unlike general aches or soreness, it implies a sudden, piercing quality that is usually brief or intermittent. It is frequently used in medical contexts to describe specific symptoms to a doctor or nurse.
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zan6陣janhExamples
My wound still has a stabbing pain.
Do you feel a stabbing pain in your foot?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general pain like 痛 which is a broad term. Using 刺痛 for a dull ache or a throbbing sensation sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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