git3 sek6結石结石
Jyutpinggit3 sek6
Yalegit sehk
Definition
Stone or calculus; crystalline mineral deposits formed inside the body.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to medical conditions involving solid deposits in organs like the kidneys or gallbladder. While it is a technical medical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing health issues or dietary habits. It is almost always paired with the specific organ name, such as 腎結石 or 膽結石.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
The doctor said he has a kidney stone.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 結石, which is not a standard way to say "to form stones." Instead, use the verb 生 followed by the noun, such as 生結石.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
