wai6 jik6胃液
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Definition
Gastric juice; the acidic liquid secreted in the stomach to digest food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the acidic digestive fluid produced by the stomach lining. While scientifically accurate, it is primarily used in medical or health contexts rather than casual daily conversation. When people talk about stomach discomfort in everyday life, they usually refer to the sensation of acid reflux using terms like 胃酸.
Examples
He has excessive gastric juice secretion, which makes his stomach hurt all the time.
Does gastric juice help us digest food?
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Common phrases
gastric juice secretion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 胃酸, which is the more common term used when complaining about heartburn or acid reflux. 胃液 is the biological substance, whereas 胃酸 is the functional term used in health complaints.
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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.
