kwong4 hyun2 beng6狂犬病
Jyutpingkwong4 hyun2 beng6
Yalekwòhng hyún behng
Definition
Rabies; a viral disease affecting humans and animals, characterized by spasms and difficulty swallowing.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and news reports often use the more formal term 瘋狗症 instead of 狂犬病 in daily life. While 狂犬病 is understood, 瘋狗症 feels more natural when discussing the disease in a local context. It is frequently associated with the fear of stray animals in urban areas.
Examples
You need to be careful about rabies if you get bitten by a stray dog.
Do you know how rabies is transmitted?
Related words
Common phrases
prevent rabies
contract rabies
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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.
