cyun4 san1 maa4 zeoi3全身麻醉
Jyutpingcyun4 san1 maa4 zeoi3
Yalechyùhn sān màh jeui
Definition
General anesthesia.
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How it's used
Medical professionals often shorten this to 全麻 in clinical settings. It is frequently discussed in the context of surgery preparation, where patients express anxiety about the loss of consciousness. The term carries a serious tone and is almost exclusively used in medical or health-related conversations.
Examples
The doctor said they need to perform general anaesthesia on him tomorrow.
Is general anaesthesia very dangerous during surgery?
Related words
Common phrases
to undergo general anaesthesia
surgery under general anaesthesia
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with local anaesthesia, which is 局部麻醉. Ensure you distinguish between the two as they have vastly different implications for the patient's consciousness and recovery process.
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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.
