keoi1 tai2軀體躯体
Jyutpingkeoi1 tai2
Yalekēui tái
Definition
The human body; physical body.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical form or shell of a person, often carrying a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the everyday word 身體. It is frequently used in contexts involving physical exhaustion, illness, or philosophical discussions about the separation of mind and body. You will rarely hear it in casual small talk about health.
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His body is very weak, he needs more rest.
This body can no longer withstand such great pressure.
Related words
Common phrases
a strong and healthy body
physical exhaustion
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation about general health, as it sounds overly dramatic or clinical. Use 身體 instead for everyday situations like saying you feel sick or tired.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
