teng1 can2聽診听诊
Jyutpingteng1 can2
Yaletēng chán
Definition
To auscultate; to listen to the internal sounds of a body using a stethoscope.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical practice of listening to internal body sounds, usually with a stethoscope. While it is a formal medical term, it is frequently used by patients and doctors alike during consultations. It is more precise than just saying check up, as it focuses on the act of listening to the heart or lungs.
Examples
The doctor was very serious when auscultating him.
Related words
Common phrases
doctor performs auscultation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 聽講, which means to hear about something or to attend a lecture. Ensure you use 聽診 only in a clinical context involving a stethoscope or medical examination.
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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.
