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Jyutpingsat1 tiu4
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Definition
Imbalance; loss of proper adjustment or coordination.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Focuses on biological or functional systems failing to maintain their proper state. It is frequently paired with health related terms like 荷爾蒙 or 飲食 to describe a state of physiological disruption rather than just a simple lack of balance. Use it when describing a condition that has deviated from a healthy or normal baseline.
Examples
Their stress has been so high lately that their hormones are imbalanced.
Are you sick because of long-term poor eating habits?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe social or abstract imbalances, such as an uneven distribution of wealth or a lopsided argument, as it sounds overly clinical or misplaced in those contexts.
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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.
