nung4膿脓
Jyutpingnung4
Yalenùhng
Definition
Pus; the yellowish-white fluid produced by animal bodies during inflammation.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the thick, yellowish fluid resulting from infection. It is frequently paired with the verb 化 to describe the process of a wound or pimple festering and developing this fluid.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
His wound seems to be infected, and there is some pus oozing out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 濃, which refers to high concentration or density, as they share the same sound but have completely different meanings.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
