sap6 ji6 zi2 coeng4十二指腸十二指肠
Jyutpingsap6 ji6 zi2 coeng4
Yalesahp yih jí chèuhng
Definition
Duodenum; the first part of the small intestine, connecting to the stomach.
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How it's used
Medical terminology in Cantonese often mirrors the structure of Western anatomical terms, as seen here with the literal translation of the Latin duodeni digiti. While it is a precise medical term, it is commonly understood by the general public due to the prevalence of related health issues like ulcers. It is almost exclusively used in clinical or health-related discussions rather than casual conversation.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said my duodenum is a bit inflamed.
Do you know where the duodenum is located?
Related words
Common phrases
duodenal ulcer
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for small intestine, 小腸, or assume it refers to a part of the stomach because it is physically connected to it.
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
