lam4 beng6淋病
Jyutpinglam4 beng6
Yalelàhm behng
Definition
To fall ill after getting soaked in the rain.
colloquialhealthweather
How it's used
This term is a compound verb specifically describing the causal link between exposure to rain and the onset of illness. It functions as a single unit where the first character acts as the action of being soaked and the second as the resulting state. It is a very common way to explain a sudden cold or fever after being caught in a downpour without an umbrella.
Examples
I got sick from the rain last night, so I'm not going to work today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the medical term for gonorrhea, which is written with the same characters but carries a completely different meaning. Context usually makes it clear, as the medical condition is rarely discussed in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
