dung6 sau2 seot6動手術动手术
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Definition
To undergo surgery, or to perform a surgical operation.
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How it's used
While this term is understood, native speakers often prefer the more direct phrase 做手術 when talking about the procedure itself. Using 動手術 sounds slightly more formal or clinical, similar to how one might use a medical term in a professional context. It is common to pair this with the verb 入, as in 入醫院動手術, to emphasize the process of being admitted for the operation.
Examples
He has to go to the hospital for surgery next week.
Related words
Common phrases
to be admitted to hospital for surgery
to prepare for surgery
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this as a transitive verb to mean 'to perform surgery on someone', but in Cantonese, the patient is usually the subject of the sentence. If you want to say a doctor performs surgery, it is more natural to say 醫生幫佢做手術.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
