hei3 hung1氣胸气胸
Jyutpinghei3 hung1
Yalehei hūng
Definition
Pneumothorax; an abnormal accumulation of air between the lungs and the chest wall.
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How it's used
This is a technical medical term that is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific diagnosis. In everyday life, people are more likely to describe the symptoms, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing, rather than using the clinical name. It is almost exclusively used in hospital or clinic settings.
Examples
He suddenly had a pneumothorax, it was very painful.
The doctor said he has a pneumothorax and needs to be hospitalized immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
tension pneumothorax
spontaneous pneumothorax
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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.
