cit3 hau2切口
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Yalechit háu
Definition
An incision or cut from surgery, or a secret jargon used by triad members.
- an incision, cut, or opening made by slicing
- slangargot or secret language used by triad members
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How it's used
Distinguishing between the literal and figurative meanings is essential, as the context usually makes the intent clear. When referring to a medical incision, it is a neutral term for a surgical wound. In the context of criminal subcultures, it functions as a code or jargon designed to exclude outsiders from understanding the conversation.
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The doctor finished the surgery on him, and the incision is still quite large.
They are speaking in triad slang, I cannot understand them at all.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傷口, which is a general term for any wound or injury. Use 切口 specifically when referring to a deliberate cut or opening, such as one made by a blade or surgical instrument.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
