lau4 bei6 hyut3流鼻血
Jyutpinglau4 bei6 hyut3
Yalelàuh beih hyut
Definition
To have a nosebleed; to bleed from the nose.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Attributing a nosebleed to being too hot or heaty is a very common cultural explanation in Hong Kong. People often link this condition to consuming too many fried foods or staying up too late, rather than just physical trauma. It is treated as a minor health issue that can be managed by adjusting one's diet.
Examples
He hit his nose playing ball today and is having a nosebleed.
Why are you having a nosebleed? Is it because you've been eating too much heaty food?
Related words
Common phrases
to have nosebleeds all the time
to stop a nosebleed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb for bleeding in general, which is 流血. Using 流血 to describe a nosebleed sounds like a serious, life-threatening injury rather than a common nosebleed.
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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.
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