soeng1 hau2傷口伤口
Jyutpingsoeng1 hau2
Yalesēung háu
Definition
A cut, wound, or injury where the skin or flesh is torn.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical opening or break in the skin rather than the abstract concept of pain or trauma. It is most commonly used when discussing the healing process or the need for medical care like bandages or cleaning. When referring to a deeper or more serious injury, people might use 受傷 as a verb or 傷勢 to describe the severity of the condition.
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go3個goExamples
Remember to disinfect the wound.
Related words
Common phrases
the wound is infected
the wound is closing up
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe emotional pain or heartbreak, as it is strictly reserved for physical injuries. For emotional distress, Cantonese speakers prefer terms like 心痛 or 傷心.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
