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Yalehùhng ngáahn jing
Definition
Pink eye; acute infective conjunctivitis.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the highly contagious bacterial or viral infection of the conjunctiva rather than general eye redness caused by fatigue or allergies. It is common to pair this term with verbs like 惹到 or 傳染 when discussing the spread of the condition in schools or offices.
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His eyes are all red, did he catch pink eye?
The doctor says pink eye is very contagious, so you need to wash your hands often.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch pink eye
to prevent pink eye
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe simple eye irritation or bloodshot eyes from staying up late, as it implies a specific infectious medical condition.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
