din1 haan4癲癇癫痫
Jyutpingdin1 haan4
Yaledīn hàahn
Definition
Epilepsy; a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and formal literature use 癲癇, but it is rarely heard in casual conversation. Most locals refer to the condition as 發羊吊 when speaking informally. Using the formal term in a casual setting might sound overly clinical or detached.
Examples
He had epilepsy when he was young and has to take medication all the time.
When an epileptic seizure happens, please do not put anything into their mouth.
Related words
Common phrases
epileptic seizure
Common mistake
Do not confuse the medical term with 癲, which is a common colloquial adjective meaning crazy or insane. Using 癲癇 to describe someone acting erratically is offensive and factually incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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