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Definition
Cerebellum; the part of the brain responsible for body balance and motor coordination.
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How it's used
Medical terminology like 小腦 is used in Cantonese exactly as it is in formal contexts, but it is rarely discussed outside of clinical or academic settings. When describing someone who is clumsy or lacks coordination, locals are more likely to use descriptive phrases like 手腳唔協調 rather than referencing the cerebellum directly.
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His cerebellum is damaged, so he wobbles when he walks.
Is the cerebellum responsible for controlling body balance?
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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.
