sam1 zong6 zat6 beng6心臟疾病心脏疾病
Jyutpingsam1 zong6 zat6 beng6
Yalesām johng jaht behng
Definition
Heart disease.
neutralhealth
How it's used
While this term is technically correct, it sounds quite formal and clinical in everyday speech. Most Hong Kongers prefer to simply say 心臟病 when discussing medical conditions in casual conversation. Using the full four character phrase often implies a more serious or official diagnosis.
Examples
He has heart disease and cannot do overly strenuous exercise.
The doctor said he has heart disease and needs to watch his diet.
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer from heart disease
Common mistake
Learners often use this term in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or detached. Stick to 心臟病 for general conversation to avoid sounding like you are reading from a medical report.
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