mui4 duk6梅毒
Jyutpingmui4 duk6
Yalemùih duhk
Definition
Syphilis; a bacterial sexually transmitted infection.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Medical terms like this are often used in formal or clinical settings in Hong Kong. While people generally avoid discussing such topics in casual conversation, the term is well understood by the public due to health awareness campaigns. It is treated as a serious noun and is not used in metaphorical or slang contexts.
Examples
He said he accidentally got infected with syphilis.
How can this kind of disease, syphilis, actually be prevented?
Related words
Common phrases
to be infected with syphilis
Treponema pallidum
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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.
