faat3 zoeng3發脹发胀
Jyutpingfaat3 zoeng3
Yalefaat jeung
Definition
To swell, bloat, or expand in volume.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the physical expansion or puffiness of body parts or objects due to fluid retention or internal pressure. It carries a slightly negative connotation, often implying discomfort or an unnatural state compared to the standard size. While it can apply to objects like bread dough or sponges, it is most frequently used to describe bodily sensations.
Examples
My stomach is completely bloated after eating so much.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腫, which is the more general term for medical swelling or inflammation. Use 發脹 when emphasizing the feeling of being stretched or filled to capacity, whereas 腫 is better for localized injury or infection.
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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.
