ji4 dou2 sou3胰島素胰岛素
Jyutpingji4 dou2 sou3
Yaleyìh dóu sou
Definition
Insulin; a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and patients in Hong Kong use this term exactly as it appears in formal contexts. While it is a scientific term, it is frequently heard in daily conversation among those managing diabetes. It is almost always paired with the verb 打 when referring to the act of injection.
Examples
The doctor told him he needs to inject insulin every day.
Do you know how insulin controls blood sugar?
Related words
Common phrases
to inject insulin
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
