jyu4 gwat1魚骨鱼骨
Jyutpingjyu4 gwat1
Yaleyùh gwāt
Definition
Fish bone.
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
The term specifically refers to the skeletal structure of a fish, but it is most frequently encountered in the context of the verb 鯁, which describes the sensation of a bone becoming lodged in the throat. Unlike general bones in meat, which are often referred to as 骨頭, fish bones are almost exclusively called 魚骨. It is common to warn others about them when serving fish to children or elderly people.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Be careful when eating fish, don't let a fish bone get stuck in your throat.
Related words
Common phrases
fish bone stuck in the throat
to pick out fish bones
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the verb 鯁 with general choking. 鯁 is specifically used for sharp, small objects like fish bones getting stuck in the throat, whereas 哽 is used for choking on food or liquid in a broader sense.
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