maan6 sing3慢性
Jyutpingmaan6 sing3
Yalemaahn sing
Definition
Chronic; referring to a disease that develops slowly and is of long duration.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Used primarily in medical contexts to describe conditions that persist over a long period rather than appearing suddenly. It contrasts with 急性, which refers to acute or sudden onset illnesses. While it is a technical term, it is frequently used in everyday conversation when discussing health issues with family or doctors.
Examples
He has a chronic stomach condition and cannot eat anything too spicy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who is slow at doing things, as that would be 慢吞吞 or 慢手慢腳. It is strictly reserved for medical or progressive conditions.
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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.
