jap6 cong2入廠入厂
Jyutpingjap6 cong2
Yaleyahp chóng
Definition
To be hospitalized or admitted to a hospital; originally referring to machinery sent back to a factory for repairs.
- slangto be hospitalized; to go to a hospital
- to be sent back to the factory for repairs
colloquialhealthpeople
How it's used
Using this term adds a layer of dark humor or casual detachment when discussing serious health issues. It treats the human body like a machine that has broken down and requires professional maintenance. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in professional or sensitive contexts where a more empathetic tone is required.
Examples
He is very sick and needs to be hospitalised for a few days.
Related words
Common phrases
to be hospitalised for a major procedure or serious illness
Common mistake
Do not use this term when speaking to the patient directly or to their family members, as it can sound flippant or disrespectful. It is best reserved for talking about third parties among friends.
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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.
