kau3 hau4扣喉
Jyutpingkau3 hau4
Yalekau hàuh
Definition
To stick one's fingers down the throat to induce vomiting.
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How it's used
This term is specifically associated with disordered eating habits or extreme weight control measures. It carries a negative and serious tone, often used when discussing health concerns or warning others about dangerous dieting practices. It is not used in a medical context for accidental ingestion of toxic substances, where more clinical terms would be preferred.
Examples
She ate so much and went to induce vomiting because she was afraid of getting fat.
Why on earth are you inducing vomiting?
Related words
Common phrases
inducing vomiting to lose weight
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply feeling nauseous or vomiting naturally. This term implies a deliberate, active, and physical effort to trigger the gag reflex.
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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.
