hau4 lung4 tung3喉嚨痛喉咙痛
Jyutpinghau4 lung4 tung3
Yalehàuh lùhng tung
Definition
Sore throat; pain in the throat caused by inflammation, infection, allergy, or overuse of voice.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical sensation of inflammation or irritation in the throat. It is frequently linked to the concept of 熱氣, where people believe consuming fried or spicy food causes this condition. It functions as an intransitive verb phrase rather than a noun in most natural sentences.
Examples
My throat is so sore that I can't swallow anything.
Related words
Common phrases
very sore throat
throat so sore that one cannot speak
Common mistake
Learners often treat this as a noun and try to use it with a verb like 有, but it is more natural to use it as a predicate describing your state, such as 我喉嚨痛.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
