jung2 zung2臃腫臃肿
Jyutpingjung2 zung2
Yaleyúng júng
Definition
Swollen or bloated, especially in a heavy, bulky, or bloated manner.
- swollen; bloated
- cumbersome; bulky; wrapped in too many layers of clothes
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone looking physically bulky or puffy due to excessive clothing or weight gain. It carries a slightly negative connotation of being cumbersome or lacking agility. When referring to medical swelling, it is often interchangeable with 腫.
Examples
He is wearing so many layers of clothes, he looks so bulky.
Is your foot swollen very badly?
Related words
Common phrases
bulky body shape
unbearably bulky or swollen
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple, small bump or a localized injury, as it implies a more significant or overall bloated appearance.
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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.
