soeng1傷
Jyutpingsoeng1
Yalesēung
Definition
An injury or a wound.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical damage or trauma on the body rather than the act of getting hurt. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently paired with verbs like 有 or 留低 to describe the state of an injury. It is distinct from the verb 整親, which focuses on the event of causing the injury.
Measure word
cyu3處chyuExamples
What kind of injury is that on your arm?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the verb 傷, which means to hurt or damage something. When referring to the physical mark or condition, ensure it is used as a noun, whereas for the action of hurting, use the verb form.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
