jap6 cong2 daai6 sau1入廠大修入厂大修
Jyutpingjap6 cong2 daai6 sau1
Yaleyahp chóng daaih sāu
Definition
To be hospitalized for a serious illness or injury; literally to enter a factory for major repairs.
- technicalto be sent back to the factory for major repairs
- slangto be hospitalized for a serious illness or injury
colloquialhealthpeople
How it's used
Borrowing from industrial terminology, this phrase adds a layer of dark humor to serious medical situations. It implies that the person's body has broken down to the point where it needs professional, intensive intervention, much like a machine requiring a factory overhaul. It is typically used among friends or colleagues to describe someone who is undergoing surgery or a long hospital stay.
Examples
He hasn't been well lately and had to be hospitalised for a major treatment.
You work so hard, you'll end up in the hospital for a major health issue sooner or later.
Related words
Common phrases
need to be hospitalised for major treatment
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase in front of the patient or their family if they are feeling sensitive, as the comparison to a machine can sound dismissive or overly cynical in a time of genuine distress.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
