jan2 jan2 zok3 tung3隱隱作痛隐隐作痛
Jyutpingjan2 jan2 zok3 tung3
Yaleyán yán jok tung
Definition
To have a dull, faint, or throbbing pain.
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How it's used
Focuses on a persistent, low level ache rather than sharp or sudden agony. It implies the sensation is subtle enough to be ignored at times but noticeable enough to cause lingering concern. Often used to describe internal injuries or chronic conditions that have not fully healed.
Examples
My head is throbbing slightly, maybe I have a cold.
Is your wound still aching faintly?
Related words
Common phrases
the wound is aching faintly
the feeling of a dull ache
Common mistake
Avoid using this for sudden or acute pain like a paper cut or a broken bone, as those require more intense descriptors like 劇痛 or 痛到入心.
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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.
