sit6 toi1舌苔
Jyutpingsit6 toi1
Yalesiht tōi
Definition
Coating on the tongue.
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How it's used
Used primarily in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine to assess a person's internal health status. It is common for people to check their tongue in the mirror after waking up to see if the coating is white, yellow, or thick. You will frequently hear it mentioned when discussing symptoms like indigestion or internal heat.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general surface of the tongue, which is 脷. 舌苔 specifically refers to the film or layer on top, not the organ itself.
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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.
