tau4 cek3頭赤头赤

Jyutpingtau4 cek3

Yaletàuh chek

形容詞

Definition

To have a headache; also used figuratively to describe being troubled or distressed by something.

having a headache
figurativetroubled, distressed, or experiencing a major headache over a situation

colloquialhealthemotion

How it's used

Beyond the literal physical sensation of a headache, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe feeling overwhelmed or troubled by a complex problem. It captures the mental strain of trying to solve a difficult situation, similar to the English expression of having a headache over something. It is a very common way to express frustration with a task that requires too much thinking or effort.

Examples

gan6呢paai4排gung1工zok3作aat3壓lik6力daai6大，gaau2搞dou3到ngo5我seng4成jat6日tau4頭cek3赤。

Work stress has been high lately, making me have headaches all the time.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪tau4頭cek3赤aa4呀？jiu3要m4唔jiu3要sik6食nap1粒zi2止tung3痛joek6藥？

Do you have a headache? Do you need to take a painkiller?

Common phrases

hou2好tau4頭cek3赤

very troubled or stressed

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a sharp or sudden pain, as it specifically refers to a dull, throbbing, or stress-induced headache. It is also strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal writing or professional medical contexts.