laai3 cong1癩瘡癞疮
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Yalelaai chōng
Definition
Impetigo; a contagious bacterial skin infection forming pustules and yellow crusty sores.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to contagious bacterial skin infections that cause crusty sores, often seen in children. It is a colloquial term that describes the visible, crusty appearance of the infection rather than the medical diagnosis. People often use it to describe any itchy, weeping skin condition that spreads easily.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general skin rashes or eczema, as it specifically implies a contagious, crusty infection that may require antibiotics. Using it to describe a simple dry patch of skin is inaccurate.
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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.
