git3 gung1結恭结恭
Jyutpinggit3 gung1
Yalegit gūng
Definition
To suffer from constipation.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe the physical state of having hard stools or difficulty passing them. It is a very common colloquial way to refer to the condition in daily life, often used when talking to family or friends about health issues. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used in a descriptive sense to explain why someone is feeling uncomfortable or bloated.
Examples
I have been eating too few vegetables these past few days, which has led to constipation.
Related words
Common phrases
constipation is very uncomfortable
to eat until constipated
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the more formal term 便秘, which is used in medical contexts or written materials. Using 結恭 in a formal doctor's appointment might sound slightly too informal or blunt.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
