waan6 beng6患病
Jyutpingwaan6 beng6
Yalewaahn behng
Definition
To fall ill or suffer from a disease.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the state of being afflicted by a specific ailment rather than just feeling unwell. It carries a slightly more formal or serious tone compared to everyday expressions like 病咗 or 唔舒服. While it can be used for minor conditions, it is frequently reserved for more significant health issues or chronic conditions.
Examples
He fell ill recently and needs to take a few days off to rest.
Do you know if anyone took care of him when he was ill?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe minor ailments like a common cold or a headache, as it sounds overly clinical or dramatic. Use 病咗 instead for everyday situations.
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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.
