fai3 beng6肺病
Jyutpingfai3 beng6
Yalefai behng
Definition
Pulmonary disease; any illness or disease of the lungs.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Medical terminology in Cantonese often follows the same structure as written Chinese, but speakers frequently add the classifier 個 before the condition to make it sound more natural in conversation. While it is a formal medical term, it is used directly when discussing health issues with family or friends without needing to soften the language.
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zung3種jungExamples
He suffered from pulmonary disease when he was young.
The doctor said his pulmonary disease is very serious.
Related words
Common phrases
to contract a pulmonary disease
to treat a pulmonary disease
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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.
