cung5 soeng1重傷重伤
Jyutpingcung5 soeng1
Yalechúhng sēung
Definition
Serious bodily injury; to be seriously injured.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Focuses specifically on physical trauma resulting from accidents or violence. It is often used in news reports or formal descriptions of medical conditions, though it remains perfectly natural in casual conversation when discussing someone's health status.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer a serious injury
hospitalized due to serious injury
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe emotional pain or abstract damage, as it is strictly reserved for physical bodily harm. Use 心傷 or 傷心 to describe emotional distress instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
