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Jyutpinghung1 coeng4
Yalehūng chèuhng
Definition
Jejunum; the middle section of the small intestine, situated between the duodenum and the ileum.
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How it's used
This is a technical anatomical term primarily used in medical or biological contexts. Most native speakers will not use this word in daily conversation unless they are specifically discussing anatomy or health issues. It is standard to use the classifier 條 when referring to this part of the digestive tract.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said his jejunum is a bit inflamed.
Do you know where the jejunum is located in the small intestine?
Related words
Common phrases
jejunitis
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
