siu2 coeng2小腸小肠

Jyutpingsiu2 coeng2

Yalesíu chéung

名詞

Definition

Small intestine.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the anatomical organ in both humans and animals. While it is a medical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing digestive issues or food safety. It is common to hear it paired with verbs like 發炎 or 痛 to describe physical discomfort.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

ji1醫sang1生waa6話keoi5佢tiu4條siu2小coeng2腸faat3發jim4炎，jiu3要lau4留jyun2院gun1觀caat3察。

The doctor said his small intestine is inflamed and he needs to stay in the hospital for observation.

sik6食jyun4完ni1呢di1啲saang1生laang5冷je5嘢，wui2會m4唔wui2會gaau2搞dou3到siu2小coeng2腸m4唔syu1舒fuk6服？

Will eating these raw and cold things make the small intestine uncomfortable?

Common phrases

siu2小coeng2腸faat3發jim4炎

small intestine inflammation

siu2小coeng2腸tung3痛

small intestine pain

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 腸仔, which is the colloquial term for a sausage or hot dog. Using 小腸 to refer to a sausage will sound like you are eating an organ.