leon2 caau4卵巢
Jyutpingleon2 caau4
Yaleléun chàauh
Definition
Ovary; the female reproductive gland that produces eggs and sex hormones, usually in pairs.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Medical terminology in Cantonese often mirrors written Chinese, but speakers will frequently use the English term for specific conditions like PCOS in casual conversation. When discussing health issues, it is common to use the classifier 對 to refer to the pair of organs.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
The doctor said she has an ovarian cyst.
Related words
Common phrases
polycystic ovary syndrome
ovarian cancer
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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.
