fau2 fuk1剖腹
Jyutpingfau2 fuk1
Yalefáu fūk
Definition
To cut open the abdomen, usually during a surgical procedure.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in medical contexts, particularly regarding obstetric surgery. While it literally means cutting open the abdomen, it is rarely used to describe general abdominal surgery, where terms like 開刀 are preferred for their broader application.
Examples
The doctor said they need to perform a C-section to get the baby out.
Do you know how long one needs to rest to recover after a C-section?
Related words
Common phrases
to give birth by caesarean section
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Japanese cultural concept of ritual suicide, which is also referred to as 剖腹 in written Chinese but is not a term used in everyday spoken Cantonese to describe that act.
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Grammar guides
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