maang4 coeng2盲腸盲肠
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Definition
Cecum; a pouch at the beginning of the large intestine.
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How it's used
People often use this term to refer to the appendix itself rather than the anatomical cecum. In casual speech, when someone complains about pain in that area or needs surgery, they almost always say they are having their 盲腸 removed, even though medically they are referring to the 闌尾.
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He had surgery to remove his appendix.
Is your appendicitis acting up?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the medical term 闌尾, which is the actual appendix, with 盲腸. While 盲腸 is the common way to refer to the area or the surgery, it is technically inaccurate in a clinical context.
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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.
