man1 faan6蚊飯蚊饭
Jyutpingman1 faan6
Yalemān faahn
Definition
Blood, when fed on by mosquitoes.
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How it's used
Using this term is a common way to refer to blood in a casual, slightly humorous, or euphemistic manner. It is often used to downplay the severity of an injury or to avoid the more clinical or serious connotations of the standard word 血. It is particularly common when talking about minor scrapes or cuts where the amount of blood is small.
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Common phrases
to bleed
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal, medical, or serious contexts, as it sounds childish or dismissive. It is strictly for informal, everyday speech among friends or family.
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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.
