cyun4 jyu6痊癒痊愈

Jyutpingcyun4 jyu6

Yalechyùhn yuh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To recover fully from an illness.

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How it's used

While 痊癒 is a valid Cantonese word, it is quite formal and often sounds like something read in a newspaper or heard in a medical report. In everyday casual conversation, people almost always prefer to use 好返 or 冇事 instead. Using 痊癒 in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are speaking in a slightly stiff or overly serious manner.

Examples

nei5你gam2感mou6冒cyun4痊jyu6癒zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？

Have you fully recovered from your cold yet?

keoi5佢beng6病zo2咗hou2好noi6耐，zung1終jyu1於cyun4痊jyu6癒laa3喇。

He was sick for a long time and has finally fully recovered.

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全cyun4痊jyu6癒

fully recovered

Common mistake

Learners often use 痊癒 in casual contexts where it feels too clinical. It is better to reserve it for formal writing or when discussing serious medical conditions, whereas 好返 is the natural choice for common illnesses like a cold or flu.