sik6 mat6 zung3 duk6食物中毒
Jyutpingsik6 mat6 zung3 duk6
Yalesihk maht jung duhk
Definition
Food poisoning; an acute illness caused by eating contaminated food.
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How it's used
Although this is a formal medical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe the aftermath of eating questionable street food or leftovers. It carries a sense of immediate physical consequence, often implying that the source of the illness was clearly identifiable.
Examples
He got food poisoning right after eating that plate of raw oysters.
Related words
Common phrases
severe food poisoning
suspected food poisoning
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general stomach discomfort like 肚痛. Remember that 食物中毒 specifically implies a clinical or severe reaction caused by contaminated food, rather than just a mild case of indigestion.
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