hyut3 cing1血清
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Definition
Serum; the clear yellowish liquid that remains after removing blood cells and clotting factors from blood.
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical and scientific contexts, this term refers specifically to the liquid component of blood after clotting factors are removed. It is distinct from plasma, which still contains clotting factors. In casual conversation, people rarely use this word unless they are discussing medical test results or vaccinations.
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The doctor drew my blood to test the serum.
Are there any antibodies in this serum?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 血清素, which is the neurotransmitter serotonin. While the characters overlap, they refer to completely different biological substances.
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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.
