sin1 hyut3鮮血鲜血
Jyutpingsin1 hyut3
Yalesīn hyut
Definition
Fresh blood; blood that has just flowed out.
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How it's used
鲜血 carries a more visceral and dramatic tone than the generic 血. It is frequently used in news reports, crime stories, or emotional narratives to emphasize the immediacy and vividness of the injury. Using it in casual conversation about a minor paper cut would sound overly theatrical or intense.
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dik6滴dikhExamples
Their hand is bleeding fresh blood, hurry up and help them stop the bleeding.
Why is there fresh blood here?
Related words
Common phrases
dripping with fresh blood
stained with fresh blood
Common mistake
Learners often use 鮮血 interchangeably with 血 in everyday contexts, but 鮮血 is specifically reserved for blood that has just been shed and is still bright red. Do not use it to refer to blood in a medical test or a dried bloodstain.
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Grammar guides
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