hyut3 saan1血栓
Jyutpinghyut3 saan1
Yalehyut sāan
Definition
Blood clot; thrombus.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Medical terminology like this is often used in clinical settings or when discussing health conditions with family members. While it is a precise technical term, it is widely understood by the general public in Hong Kong due to health awareness campaigns. It functions as a formal noun that rarely appears in casual slang.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The doctor said he has a blood clot in his blood vessels.
Can blood clots lead to heart disease?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general bleeding or bruising, but it specifically refers to a solid mass formed inside the circulatory system. It is not used to describe a scab on the skin surface.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
