waang4 aa1 coeng4橫丫腸橫丫肠
Jyutpingwaang4 aa1 coeng4
Yalewàahng ā chèuhng
Definition
Cecum or appendix.
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How it's used
This term is a specific anatomical reference often used in medical contexts or when describing abdominal pain. While 盲腸 is the more common term used by the general public for the appendix or cecum area, 橫丫腸 is the precise biological term for the cecum itself. You will hear it more frequently in clinical settings or when discussing specific digestive issues.
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The doctor said his cecum is inflamed.
It is really painful when the cecum hurts.
Related words
Common phrases
cecum inflammation
Common mistake
People often confuse this with 盲腸, which is the colloquial term for the appendix. Using 橫丫腸 in casual conversation might sound overly formal or technical to some speakers.
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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.
