jyu1 hak1瘀黑淤黑
Jyutpingjyu1 hak1
Yaleyū hāk
Definition
Bruised; turned black and blue from bruising or pooled blood.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Describes the specific dark, purplish discoloration that appears on the skin after a physical impact. It is used exclusively for injuries or physical trauma, rather than for describing dark colors on objects or general dirtiness.
Examples
Why is your leg so bruised after you bumped it?
Related words
Common phrases
a patch of bruising
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe dark skin tones or general black colors, as it specifically implies a medical or injury-related bruise.
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Grammar guides
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