sik6 juk6 bat1 zan3食欲不振
Jyutpingsik6 juk6 bat1 zan3
Yalesihk yuhk bāt jan
Definition
Loss of appetite; inappetence.
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How it's used
This term is a formal, four-character idiom that is commonly used in medical contexts or when describing a persistent lack of desire to eat. While it is understood in casual conversation, it sounds slightly clinical or literary compared to saying 冇胃口. It is often used to explain a symptom to a doctor or to describe a general feeling of being unwell.
Examples
The weather has been so hot lately that I have no appetite.
Are you having no appetite because you are sick?
Common phrases
long-term loss of appetite
Common mistake
Learners often use this term in very casual settings where 冇胃口 is much more natural. Using this in a casual conversation with friends can make you sound like you are reading from a medical report.
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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.
