hung4 gan1紅筋红筋
Jyutpinghung4 gan1
Yalehùhng gān
Definition
Bloodshot veins, especially in the eyes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the visible red capillaries that appear on the white part of the eye due to fatigue, irritation, or lack of sleep. It is a very common way to describe the physical appearance of tired eyes in daily life. Unlike formal medical terms, this focuses on the visual symptom rather than the underlying cause.
Examples
Your eyes have so many bloodshot veins, are you very tired?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a general red or inflamed eye condition like conjunctivitis, as it specifically refers to the appearance of individual visible veins.
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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.
