noi6 zong6內臟内脏
Jyutpingnoi6 zong6
Yalenoih johng
Definition
Internal organs of a person or an animal, such as the heart and lungs.
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How it's used
While this term is technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual conversation when referring to food. People usually specify the exact organ, such as 豬潤 or 雞腎, rather than using the collective noun. It sounds more clinical or biological, similar to how one might use the word viscera in English.
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The internal organs sold at this shop are very fresh.
Are you used to eating animal internal organs?
Related words
Common phrases
animal internal organs
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 內心, which refers to one's inner thoughts or heart, rather than physical organs.
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Grammar guides
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