maai4 hau2埋口
Jyutpingmaai4 hau2
Yalemàaih háu
Definition
To heal up; for a wound to close and skin over.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical process of skin closing over a wound or incision. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing minor injuries like cuts or scrapes. The term implies the final stage of healing where the skin barrier is restored.
Examples
The wound hasn't healed yet, make sure you don't get it wet.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general healing words like 好返, which refers to the overall recovery from an illness or injury. 埋口 is strictly about the physical closure of the skin tissue.
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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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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
