noi6 soeng1內傷内伤

Jyutpingnoi6 soeng1

Yalenoih sēung

名詞

Definition

Internal injury; damage to internal organs.

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How it's used

Beyond the literal medical sense, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe emotional distress or psychological trauma that is not visible on the surface. It implies a deep, lingering pain caused by someone or something that others cannot easily see or understand. When used in this way, it often carries a sense of suppressed frustration or hidden hurt.

Examples

keoi5佢dit3跌can1親zi1之hau6後hou2好ci5似jau5有di1啲noi6內soeng1傷gam3咁。

He seems to have some internal injuries after falling down.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得zi6自gei2己jau5有mou5冇noi6內soeng1傷aa4呀？

Do you feel like you have any internal injuries?

Common phrases

zou6造sing4成noi6內soeng1傷

to cause internal injury

waai4懷ji4疑noi6內soeng1傷

suspected internal injury

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 外傷, which refers to external wounds like cuts or bruises. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 內傷 to describe any internal illness or organ failure, but it specifically implies damage caused by physical impact or trauma.