lau4 hyut3流血
Jyutpinglau4 hyut3
Yalelàuh hyut
Definition
To bleed; for blood to flow out of an animal's circulatory system.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focus on the physical act of blood exiting the body rather than the metaphorical concept of sacrifice or suffering. While it functions as a verb, it is often paired with specific body parts or descriptions of the wound to sound natural in conversation. It carries a sense of urgency or concern when used in daily life.
Examples
Your hand is bleeding, hurry up and bandage it.
He fell and his knee is bleeding, it hurts a lot.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a noun to mean blood itself, which is 血. Learners sometimes mistakenly use it to describe the color red or the state of being bloody, but it strictly refers to the action of bleeding.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
