ngoi6 soeng1外傷外伤
Jyutpingngoi6 soeng1
Yalengoih sēung
Definition
An external injury, trauma, or wound to the body, as opposed to an internal organ or bone injury.
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How it's used
Distinguish this from internal injuries by focusing on visible damage to the skin or soft tissue. It is frequently used in medical contexts or when describing the aftermath of accidents to reassure others that the damage is superficial. The term carries a clinical tone but remains common in everyday speech when assessing physical harm.
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cyu5處chyúhExamples
He only had some minor external injuries after falling, nothing serious.
Do you need to apply ointment for these external wounds?
Related words
Common phrases
superficial wound
to cause an external injury
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with internal injuries, which are referred to as 內傷. Learners sometimes mistakenly use this for any type of pain or soreness, but it strictly implies a visible, external physical wound.
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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.
