lau4 hang4 sing3 gam2 mou6流行性感冒
Jyutpinglau4 hang4 sing3 gam2 mou6
Yalelàuh hàhng sing gám mouh
Definition
Influenza; a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses.
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How it's used
People almost exclusively use the shortened form 流感 in daily conversation instead of the full term. It functions as a common noun that often appears after the verb 中, which implies catching a virus or illness. The term is frequently heard in public health announcements and casual warnings about seasonal health trends.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 流感 with a common cold, which is usually referred to as 感冒. While both involve respiratory symptoms, 流感 specifically refers to influenza and is perceived as more severe and potentially dangerous.
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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.
