nam4 jim2腍厴腍厣
Jyutpingnam4 jim2
Yalenàhm yím
Definition
The flanks or sides of the human abdomen.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This term specifically refers to the soft, fleshy area on the sides of the torso between the ribs and the hips. It is most commonly used when describing the sharp, stabbing pain felt in the side after intense physical exertion, often referred to as a stitch. While it describes a physical location, it is rarely used in medical contexts and is strictly a colloquial term for everyday speech.
Examples
His sides hurt a lot after he finished running.
Related words
Common phrases
side stitch
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for the stomach or waist. Remember that it specifically targets the lateral area of the torso, not the front of the abdomen or the lower back.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
