sau2 zuk1 hau2 beng6手足口病
Jyutpingsau2 zuk1 hau2 beng6
Yalesáu jūk háu behng
Definition
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD); a common infectious viral disease affecting children.
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How it's used
Parents in Hong Kong are hyper-vigilant about this condition because schools and kindergartens frequently issue health alerts when cases appear. It is standard practice for schools to enforce strict hygiene protocols and mandatory leave for infected students to prevent rapid spread. The term is treated as a serious medical concern rather than a casual ailment.
Examples
If a child catches hand, foot, and mouth disease, remember to keep them isolated.
Related words
Common phrases
outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease
to contract hand, foot, and mouth disease
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with foot-and-mouth disease, which affects livestock and is known as 口蹄疫. Using the wrong term can cause unnecessary panic or confusion.
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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.
