mung4 gu2 zing3蒙古症

Jyutpingmung4 gu2 zing3

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Definition

Down syndrome.

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How it's used

Medical terminology in Hong Kong has shifted significantly in recent years to prioritize person-first language and avoid outdated labels. While older generations might still use this term, it is now widely considered offensive or insensitive due to its historical association with racialized descriptions of physical features. Modern clinical and social contexts prefer the term 唐氏綜合症.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細lou2佬jau5有mung4蒙gu2古zing3症，uk1屋kei2企jan4人hou2好sek3錫keoi5佢。

His younger brother has Down syndrome, and the family loves him very much.

ji1醫sang1生waa6話ni1呢go3個beng6病hai6係mung4蒙gu2古zing3症，jiu3要do1多di1啲lau4留ji3意。

The doctor said this condition is Down syndrome, we need to pay more attention.

Common phrases

waan6患jau5有mung4蒙gu2古zing3症

to suffer from Down syndrome

Common mistake

Using this term in a professional or educational setting is highly inappropriate and can be perceived as discriminatory. Always opt for 唐氏綜合症 to ensure respectful and accurate communication.