gaai2 duk6解毒
Jyutpinggaai2 duk6
Yalegáai duhk
Definition
To detoxify, neutralize poison, or remove toxins from the body.
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical or health contexts, this term is rarely applied to metaphorical situations like digital detox or emotional healing. When people talk about general health cleanses or diets, they often prefer using the English loanword 排毒 instead. Reserve this term for actual cases of poisoning or specific biological processes.
Examples
Drinking more water can help your body detox.
If you get poisoned from eating this, you need to go to the hospital to detoxify immediately.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a 'digital detox' or 'social media detox', as it sounds like you have been physically poisoned by your phone.
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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.
