hyut3 gun2血管
Jyutpinghyut3 gun2
Yalehyut gún
Definition
Blood vessel; a thin tube in animal bodies through which blood circulates.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tubes transporting blood throughout the body, but is frequently used in casual conversation to describe visible veins on the skin. When someone is angry or exerting themselves, you might hear people say that their 血管 is bulging, which is a common way to describe physical tension.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He stays up late all the time, causing his eyes to have burst blood vessels.
The doctor says my blood vessels are very healthy, no need to worry.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 脈搏, which refers to the pulse or the rhythmic beating felt at the wrist or neck. While 血管 is the physical vessel itself, 脈搏 is the physiological sign of the heartbeat.
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