ciu1 jam1 bo1超音波
Jyutpingciu1 jam1 bo1
Yalechīu yām bō
Definition
Ultrasound.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and patients almost exclusively use 超聲波 in daily life. While 超音波 is technically understood as a direct translation, it sounds like a loan translation from Mandarin and is rarely used in natural Cantonese conversation.
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Common phrases
to have an ultrasound scan
Common mistake
Avoid using 超音波 in a clinical setting as it sounds unnatural to locals. Stick to 超聲波 to ensure you are clearly understood by medical staff.
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Grammar guides
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