haa6 seoi4下垂
Jyutpinghaa6 seoi4
Yalehah sèuih
Definition
To droop, sag, or become prolapsed, especially of body organs or parts due to age or illness.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Primarily used in medical or formal contexts to describe physical organs or body parts losing their elasticity or structural support. While it can describe inanimate objects like branches or curtains, it often carries a negative connotation of aging or deterioration when applied to the human body. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing health conditions.
Examples
As she got older, her eyelids started to droop a bit.
The doctor said she has gastroptosis and needs to rest more.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general downward movement of objects like a ball falling or a price dropping, as those require different verbs like 跌 or 落.
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Grammar guides
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