tiu4 lei5調理调理
Jyutpingtiu4 lei5
Yaletìuh léih
Definition
To nurse one's health; to recuperate and restore wellness.
colloquialhealth
How it's used
Focuses heavily on the process of restoring balance to the body, often through diet, rest, or traditional Chinese medicine. It implies a gradual improvement rather than an instant cure for an acute illness. People frequently use it when talking about long term recovery or addressing chronic fatigue.
Examples
After they were sick, did they see a Chinese medicine practitioner to recuperate?
Related words
Common phrases
to recuperate one's health
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean fixing a mechanical object or a situation, as it is strictly reserved for biological health in Cantonese. It is not interchangeable with 處理, which is used for managing tasks or problems.
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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.
