faat3 beng6發病发病
Jyutpingfaat3 beng6
Yalefaat behng
Definition
To fall ill; for symptoms of a disease or illness to begin to manifest.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the moment when symptoms become manifest or a chronic condition becomes active. It is commonly used for recurring conditions like asthma or heart disease rather than catching a common cold. The term implies a transition from a latent state to an acute phase.
Examples
He suffers a lot when his old illness flares up.
Related words
Common phrases
sudden onset of illness
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the initial moment of catching a virus, as it refers to the onset of symptoms rather than the moment of infection.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
