dou6 hon6盜汗盗汗
Jyutpingdou6 hon6
Yaledouh hohn
Definition
Night sweats; excessive sweating during sleep as referred to in traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to sweating that occurs during sleep, often associated with underlying health imbalances in traditional Chinese medicine. Unlike general sweating, it carries a sense of being involuntary and occurring when one is unaware, hence the metaphorical link to thieves sneaking about at night. It is a formal medical term that is widely understood by native speakers even outside of clinical settings.
Examples
Have you been having night sweats lately?
He had night sweats all night, making the bedsheet all wet.
Related words
Common phrases
severe night sweats
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general sweating caused by heat or physical exertion, which is simply 出汗. It is strictly used for sweating that happens while sleeping.
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