waang4 gaak3 mok2橫膈膜横膈膜
Jyutpingwaang4 gaak3 mok2
Yalewàahng gaak mók
Definition
Diaphragm; the muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
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How it's used
Medical and anatomical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese in formal contexts, but they are pronounced using Cantonese phonology. While most people understand the term, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing health, fitness, or singing techniques. It is common to hear it mentioned when explaining the mechanics of breathing for vocal projection.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
When you take a deep breath, your diaphragm moves.
Do you know where the diaphragm is?
Related words
Common phrases
diaphragmatic breathing
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
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