kang3 hau4掯喉
Jyutpingkang3 hau4
Yalekang hàuh
Definition
To irritate, oppress, or tickle the throat, often causing one to choke or cough; pungent.
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How it's used
Describes a physical sensation of obstruction or irritation in the throat, often caused by swallowing something dry, spicy, or too large. It is frequently used to describe the harsh, burning feeling from inhaling smoke or eating chili. Unlike the general word for choking, which is 哽親, this term focuses specifically on the sensation of the throat being constricted or blocked.
Examples
Whenever I eat spicy food, it always makes my throat feel choked.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 哽親, which refers to the act of choking on food or drink. 掯喉 is more about the specific sensation of irritation or tightness in the throat area.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
