wai6 kui2 joeng4胃潰瘍胃溃疡
Jyutpingwai6 kui2 joeng4
Yalewaih kúi yèuhng
Definition
Stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer; damage to the stomach lining.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical condition of a stomach ulcer, often used in casual conversation when describing chronic stomach pain or digestive issues. It is frequently paired with verbs like 發作 to describe the sudden onset of symptoms or 醫好 to talk about recovery. While it is a technical term, it is widely understood and used by laypeople in Hong Kong to explain why they might be avoiding spicy or acidic foods.
Examples
His stomach ulcer flared up recently, and he is in too much pain to eat.
Have you ever had a stomach ulcer? It is truly miserable.
Related words
Common phrases
stomach ulcer flare-up
to cure a stomach ulcer
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with general stomach aches like 胃痛, which is a broad term for any discomfort. Using 胃潰瘍 to describe a simple case of indigestion or a mild stomach ache is medically inaccurate and sounds overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
