taam5 hon6淡汗
Jyutpingtaam5 hon6
Yaletáahm hohn
Definition
Abnormal sweating, such as cold sweats or spontaneous sweating.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to cold or clammy sweating that occurs without physical exertion or high temperatures. It is frequently associated with internal weakness or anxiety in traditional health contexts. Unlike general sweating, this term carries a slightly clinical or diagnostic nuance.
Examples
He has been sweating abnormally lately, is he feeling unwell?
Sweating abnormally whenever I get nervous is really embarrassing.
Related words
Common phrases
sweating abnormally whenever nervous
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general sweating like 出汗, as this specifically implies an abnormal or sickly state rather than a normal physiological response to heat.
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