joeng4 diu3羊吊

Jyutpingjoeng4 diu3

Yaleyèuhng diu

Definition

Epilepsy; a neurological disorder characterized by seizures.

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How it's used

This term is a colloquial, non-medical way to describe epilepsy in Cantonese. It is often used in casual conversation, but it can sound insensitive or outdated in formal or medical settings. When speaking to a doctor or in a serious context, it is better to use the formal term 癲癇症.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣jau5有joeng4羊diu3吊㗎。

He had epilepsy when he was a child.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知joeng4羊diu3吊dim2點joeng2樣gap1急gau3救aa4呀？

Do you know how to provide first aid for epilepsy?

Common phrases

faat3發joeng4羊diu3吊

to have an epileptic seizure

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in front of someone who has the condition or their family members, as it carries a historical stigma and is considered derogatory by many.