fuk1腹
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Definition
Abdomen; the belly or central part of the body.
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How it's used
While 腹 is the anatomical term for abdomen, it is almost exclusively used in formal, medical, or fitness contexts. In everyday speech, native speakers use 肚 for almost all situations involving the stomach or belly area. Using 腹 in casual conversation can sound overly clinical or like you are reading from a medical textbook.
Examples
He always forgets to pull in his abdomen when exercising.
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Common mistake
Do not use 腹 to refer to the stomach as an organ for digestion or hunger, as that is strictly 肚. Using 腹 in a sentence like 腹好餓 would sound very unnatural and confusing to a native speaker.
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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.
