dung3 cong1凍瘡冻疮
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Definition
Chilblains; itchy, painful swelling on the skin caused by exposure to cold weather.
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How it's used
Chilblains are specifically associated with cold, damp environments rather than just freezing temperatures. While common in colder climates, they are occasionally seen in Hong Kong during unusually cold snaps when people are not properly prepared for the drop in temperature. The condition is often described as itchy and painful, and it is common to use the verb 生 to indicate that they have developed on the skin.
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They have many chilblains on their hands, it's so itchy.
It's so cold, will you get chilblains?
Common phrases
to develop chilblains
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general frostbite, which is a more severe tissue injury caused by freezing. 凍瘡 refers to the milder, inflammatory reaction to cold exposure.
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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.
