ci4 daai2臍帶脐带
Jyutpingci4 daai2
Yalechìh dáai
Definition
Umbilical cord.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in medical or biological contexts when discussing childbirth or fetal development. It is a formal noun that does not typically appear in casual daily small talk unless the topic specifically turns to pregnancy or neonatal care.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said one must be very careful when cutting the umbilical cord.
Do you know how many blood vessels are inside the umbilical cord?
Related words
Common phrases
cut the umbilical cord
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
