noi6 fan1 bei3內分泌内分泌
Jyutpingnoi6 fan1 bei3
Yalenoih fān bei
Definition
The endocrine system or its internal secretions.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and educated speakers use this term frequently, but it is also common in casual conversation when discussing health issues like skin problems or irregular periods. It is often paired with 失調 to describe a hormonal imbalance. While it sounds technical, it is the standard way to refer to the body's hormonal system in everyday life.
Examples
She has been having endocrine issues lately, which caused her to break out in acne.
Are you feeling tired all the time because of endocrine problems?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general hormonal terms like 荷爾蒙. While 荷爾蒙 refers to the hormones themselves, 內分泌 specifically refers to the system or the process of secretion, so you would say 內分泌失調 rather than 荷爾蒙失調 in a clinical context.
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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.
