jeon6 fai3潤肺润肺
Jyutpingjeon6 fai3
Yaleyeuhn fai
Definition
Soothe and nourish the lungs, enhancing the respiratory system in traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Focuses on the traditional Chinese medicine concept of balancing internal dryness, especially during autumn or winter. It is almost exclusively used when discussing soups, herbal teas, or specific ingredients like snow pears and honey. You will rarely hear it outside of health-conscious conversations or when someone is recommending a remedy for a dry cough.
Examples
This pear drink is great for soothing the lungs, you should drink more.
The weather is so dry, is there any soup that can soothe the lungs?
Related words
Common phrases
lung-soothing soup
soothe the lungs and stop coughing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with treating a serious respiratory illness or infection. It is a preventative or supplementary health term, not a medical term for curing diseases like pneumonia or bronchitis.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
