pin1 tau4 tung3偏頭痛偏头痛

Jyutpingpin1 tau4 tung3

Yalepīn tàuh tung

名詞

Definition

Migraine; a recurring localized headache, sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as nausea or blurred vision.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a recurring, intense, and often one-sided headache rather than a general ache. It is frequently used in casual conversation to describe a chronic condition that interferes with daily productivity. People often pair it with verbs like 發作 to describe the onset of an episode.

Measure word

ci3次chi

Examples

ngo5我gam1今jat6日pin1偏tau4頭tung3痛faat3發zok3作，soeng2想faan1返uk1屋kei2企jau1休sik1息。

My migraine is acting up today, I want to go home and rest.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪seng4成jat6日pin1偏tau4頭tung3痛aa4呀？sai2使m4唔sai2使tai2睇ji1醫sang1生？

Do you get migraines often? Do you need to see a doctor?

Related words

Common phrases

pin1偏tau4頭tung3痛faat3發zok3作

migraine attack

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a generic headache, which is simply 頭痛. Using this term for a mild, temporary headache caused by stress or lack of sleep can sound overly dramatic to native speakers.