noi6 kwai1 geng3內窺鏡内窥镜
Jyutpingnoi6 kwai1 geng3
Yalenoih kwāi geng
Definition
Endoscope; a medical instrument inserted into the body to examine internal organs or canals.
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How it's used
This term is the standard medical noun used in hospitals and clinics. While it is a formal technical term, it is frequently used by patients when discussing medical procedures with doctors or family members. It is almost always paired with the verb 做 to describe the act of undergoing the procedure.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
The doctor said he needs to have an endoscopy.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an endoscopy
Grammar color guide
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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.
