cung5 cong3重創重创
Jyutpingcung5 cong3
Yalechúhng chong
Definition
Severe injury or trauma; to inflict serious damage or harm.
neutralhealthemotion
How it's used
While often used for physical injuries, this term is frequently applied to abstract concepts like emotional trauma or a business suffering a major blow. It carries a sense of lasting impact or devastation rather than just a minor wound. It is a formal term that sounds quite serious when used in daily speech.
Examples
He was severely injured in the car accident and still needs to stay in the hospital for observation.
Do you know how severely traumatized he is emotionally?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor cuts or bruises, as it implies a life-altering or catastrophic level of damage. For everyday injuries, stick to terms like 受傷.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
