haa6 zi1下肢
Jyutpinghaa6 zi1
Yalehah jī
Definition
The lower limbs; the lower part of the body, usually referring to the legs.
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
Clinical and formal contexts are where this term primarily resides. In everyday casual speech, people almost always prefer using 腳 or 下半身 to describe the legs or lower body. Using this word in a normal conversation about walking or exercise can make you sound like you are reading from a medical report.
Examples
The doctor said his lower body blood circulation is very poor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the legs in a casual, everyday sense, such as when talking about sports or general movement. It sounds overly technical and detached, similar to saying "lower extremities" in English instead of just saying "legs."
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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.
