jiu1 syun1 bui3 tung3腰酸背痛
Jyutpingjiu1 syun1 bui3 tung3
Yaleyīu syūn bui tung
Definition
To have a sore waist and a painful back, or to have pain and aches all over one's body from exhaustion.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the physical exhaustion resulting from intense labor or prolonged physical activity. It is frequently used to describe the lingering soreness that follows a strenuous day rather than acute or sharp injuries. The term is highly idiomatic and serves as a common complaint among office workers or those who have just performed heavy lifting.
Examples
After moving house, my whole body is aching.
Are you aching all over because you just finished exercising?
Related words
Common phrases
to end up with body aches
to work until one's body aches
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe internal pain or sharp, localized injuries, as it specifically refers to muscle fatigue and soreness in the back and waist area. It is not a medical diagnosis for chronic conditions.
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