ng5 noi6五內五内
Jyutpingng5 noi6
Yaleńgh noih
Definition
The five viscera, consisting of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
writtenbodyemotion
How it's used
Refers to the internal organs in a literary or metaphorical sense, often used to describe extreme emotional distress or physical turmoil. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation to refer to actual anatomy, appearing more frequently in written prose, idioms, or dramatic expressions of grief.
Examples
This matter really makes my insides churn.
Related words
Common phrases
insides churning with nausea or intense emotion
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe literal stomach aches or digestive issues, as it sounds overly poetic or archaic in a medical context.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
