siu1 faa3 zok3 jung6消化作用
Jyutpingsiu1 faa3 zok3 jung6
Yalesīu fa jok yuhng
Definition
Digestion.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological or physiological process of breaking down food. While technically correct, it sounds quite clinical or academic in daily speech. Most people prefer using the verb 消化 directly when talking about their own health or stomach issues.
Examples
Is your digestion not good?
Related words
Common phrases
poor digestion
Common mistake
Avoid using this noun phrase to describe the feeling of being full or having a stomach ache. It is better to say 消化唔好 or 胃氣脹 instead of using the full noun phrase in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
