lau6廇

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Yalelauh

Definition

Tumor

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How it's used

Medical professionals in Hong Kong typically use the term 腫瘤 in formal settings or written reports. 廇 is a more colloquial way to refer to a growth or lump, often used when speaking about a diagnosis in a less clinical, more personal manner. It carries a slightly more visceral tone than the formal term.

Measure word

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Examples

ji1醫sang1生waa6話keoi5佢go3個lau6廇jiu3要zik1即hak1刻cit3切zo2咗keoi5佢。

The doctor said his tumor needs to be removed immediately.

gim2檢caa4查bou3報gou3告waa6話keoi5佢san1身tai2體jap6入min6面saang1生zo2咗go3個lau6廇。

The medical report says a tumor has grown inside his body.

Common phrases

saang1生lau6廇

to develop a tumor

cit3切lau6廇

to surgically remove a tumor

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 廇 with 瘤, which is the more standard character used in medical contexts. While 廇 is understood, 瘤 is much more common in both speech and writing when discussing health issues.