geng2 ku1頸箍颈箍
Jyutpinggeng2 ku1
Yalegéng kū
Definition
Neck brace or medical collar; a device used to support and immobilize the neck.
colloquialhealthanimals
How it's used
Commonly refers to the plastic cone worn by pets after surgery to prevent them from licking wounds, often called an Elizabethan collar in English. When used for humans, it specifically refers to a cervical collar used for medical stabilization. The term is functional and straightforward, focusing on the physical object rather than the medical condition.
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go3個goExamples
The dog is wearing a neck brace and seems very uncomfortable.
How long did the doctor say you need to wear the neck brace before taking it off?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頸巾, which is a scarf worn for warmth or fashion. Using 頸箍 to describe a scarf will cause confusion as it implies a rigid medical device.
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