sin3 tai2腺體腺体

Jyutpingsin3 tai2

Yalesin tái

名詞

Definition

Gland; an organ or tissue in the body that secretes substances into the blood, other body cavities, or externally.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in biological, medical, or scientific contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. While it is the standard term for gland, most people will refer to specific glands by their common names, such as 淋巴 for lymph nodes or 甲狀腺 for the thyroid, rather than using the generic term.

Measure word

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Examples

ji1醫sang1生waa6話ngo5我go3個lam4淋baa1巴sin3腺tai2體zung2腫zo2咗。

The doctor said my lymph gland is swollen.

le1呢zung3種sin3腺tai2體fan1分bei3泌ge3嘅ho6荷ji5爾mung4蒙hou2好zung6重jiu3要。

The hormones secreted by this type of gland are very important.

Common phrases

noi6內fan1分bei3泌sin3腺

endocrine gland

lam4淋baa1巴sin3腺

lymph gland

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe general body parts or organs, as it specifically refers to secretory structures. Learners often confuse it with general terms for body tissues or organs, but it is strictly reserved for glands.