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Jyutpingtung3 fung1
Yaletung fūng
Definition
Gout; a painful form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical condition caused by high uric acid levels. It is frequently paired with the verb 發作 to describe the sudden onset of intense pain. People often use it to warn others about their dietary choices, especially regarding seafood or organ meats.
Examples
His gout flared up, and it hurts so much he cannot walk.
Your big toe hurts so much, is it gout?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general joint pain or muscle aches. It is a specific metabolic disorder, so using it to describe a simple bruise or a sports injury is medically incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
