hyut3 jik6血液
Jyutpinghyut3 jik6
Yalehyut yihk
Definition
Blood; the red fluid circulating in the veins and arteries of humans and other vertebrate animals.
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How it's used
血液 is a formal, scientific term used in medical or biological contexts. In everyday speech, Hong Kongers almost exclusively use 血 instead. Using 血液 in casual conversation can sound overly clinical or like you are reading from a textbook.
Examples
The doctor said they need to draw some blood for testing.
Do you know what the requirements are for donating blood?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 血液 when talking about a simple cut or injury, but native speakers would always say 血 in those situations. Reserve 血液 for formal discussions about health, science, or blood types.
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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.
