tung3 co2痛楚
Jyutpingtung3 co2
Yaletung chó
Definition
Physical or psychological pain or suffering.
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How it's used
Carries a more literary or formal weight compared to the everyday word 痛. It is frequently used in written contexts or when describing deep, lingering emotional suffering rather than a simple physical ache like a headache or a cut.
Examples
The pain he experienced was truly unbearable.
Do you understand the pain of losing a loved one?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor physical injuries where 痛 or 唔舒服 is far more natural. Using it for a simple stomach ache sounds overly dramatic or poetic.
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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.
