jim2罨
Jyutpingjim2
Yaleyím
Definition
To cover, seal, or apply something wet or medicated over an area.
- to apply a medical patch, ointment, or herbs to a wound
- to cover or seal something wet, trapping moisture and heat
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How it's used
Beyond medical contexts, this term describes the process of trapping heat or moisture under a cover, such as when a damp towel is left over food or a surface. It carries a sense of stifling or steaming, which is why it is used for herbal poultices that need to stay moist against the skin to be effective. It is distinct from simply sticking a bandage on, as it implies a therapeutic, often wet or medicinal, application.
Examples
You need to apply a medical patch to your wound so it heals faster.
Related words
Common phrases
to apply a compress to a wound
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揞, which means to cover something with your hand, like covering your mouth when you sneeze. While both involve covering, 罨 specifically implies a sustained application of a substance or a compress.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
