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Definition
Stomach.
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How it's used
胃 is the standard term for the physical organ or the general area of the stomach. In casual conversation, people often use it to refer to any kind of abdominal discomfort or hunger. It is frequently paired with 痛 to describe pain or 氣 to describe bloating.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 胃 with 肚. While 胃 specifically refers to the stomach organ, 肚 is a more general term for the belly or abdomen and is used much more frequently in daily speech for things like stomachaches or being full.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
