lam4 baa1 sin3淋巴腺
Jyutpinglam4 baa1 sin3
Yalelàhm bā sin
Definition
Lymph gland; a part of the lymphatic system that secretes lymph and fights bacterial infections.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and the general public use this term interchangeably to describe swollen glands in the neck or armpits. It is commonly associated with the concept of being run down or having a persistent infection. People often refer to the act of these glands swelling as 腫咗 or 發炎.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
The lymph glands on their neck are swollen and very painful.
Do you have lymph gland inflammation? Go see a doctor.
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Common phrases
swollen lymph gland
lymph gland inflammation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 扁桃腺, which specifically refers to tonsils. While both are part of the immune system, 淋巴腺 is a broader term for lymph nodes found throughout the body.
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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.
