jing1膺
Jyutpingjing1
Yaleyīng
Definition
Chest; breast or heart.
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How it's used
The character 膺 is a formal literary morpheme that is almost never used in spoken Cantonese to refer to the physical body part. Instead, speakers use 心口 to describe the chest area in daily life. You will primarily encounter 膺 in set idioms like 義憤填膺, which describes a feeling of intense indignation.
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Common phrases
filled with righteous indignation
Common mistake
Do not use 膺 in conversation to describe physical pain or anatomy, as it will sound unnatural or archaic. Always use 心口 for the chest.
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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.
