jyu2 soeng1瘀傷瘀伤
Jyutpingjyu2 soeng1
Yaleyú sēung
Definition
Bruise; a subcutaneous injury where blood pools under the skin or muscle, causing dark discoloration.
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How it's used
While 瘀傷 is the formal term for a bruise, native speakers often just use the single character 瘀 to describe the state of being bruised. It is common to hear people say 瘀咗 to describe the action of getting a bruise or the resulting appearance of the skin. The classifier 笪 is specifically used for flat, irregular patches like bruises or stains on a surface.
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How come you have a bruise on your leg?
After falling down, a bruise appeared on my thigh.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 瘀 with 嘔, which means to vomit. They sound quite different, but beginners sometimes mix up the vowel sounds when speaking quickly.
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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.
