tai2 jik6體液体液
Jyutpingtai2 jik6
Yaletái yihk
Definition
Body fluid; liquid secreted by the body.
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical, scientific, or formal contexts when discussing health, hygiene, or disease transmission. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically talking about biology or clinical procedures. In everyday speech, people might instead describe specific fluids like 汗, 血, or 口水 if the context allows.
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zung3種jungExamples
The doctor said they need to test the body fluids.
This disease is transmitted through body fluids.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
