lei4 waan6罹患
Jyutpinglei4 waan6
Yalelèih waahn
Definition
To suffer from or contract a severe illness; a formal expression.
writtenhealth
How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts such as medical reports, news broadcasts, or serious discussions about health. It carries a heavy, clinical tone that sounds unnatural in casual conversation between friends. For everyday speech, use 患上 or 得到 instead.
Examples
He unfortunately suffers from a severe illness and needs to be hospitalized for treatment.
The doctor said he has been diagnosed with a rare cancer.
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer from cancer
to suffer from a serious illness
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual chats, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is strictly for serious medical conditions and should not be used for minor ailments like a cold or headache.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
