fuk1 hong1腹腔
Jyutpingfuk1 hong1
Yalefūk hōng
Definition
Abdominal cavity; the space in the body below the diaphragm.
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How it's used
This is a formal anatomical term primarily used in medical contexts or by healthcare professionals. In everyday speech, people usually refer to this area as 肚 or 肚入面 when describing pain or discomfort. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific medical diagnosis.
Examples
His abdominal cavity is inflamed, he needs surgery immediately.
The doctor examined the organs inside his abdominal cavity.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 腹腔 to describe a stomachache, but it is a technical term for the space containing organs rather than the stomach itself. Use 肚痛 for general abdominal pain.
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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.
