wun6瘓痪
Jyutpingwun6
Yalewuhn
Definition
Paralysis or numbness of the limbs.
neutralhealthtransport
How it's used
While 瘓 is rarely used as a standalone noun in daily speech, it is the essential component in the verb 癱瘓. It carries a strong sense of total cessation of function, whether applied to a human body or a large system like a city's infrastructure. It is significantly more severe than just being sick or stuck.
Examples
After he had a stroke, half of his body was paralyzed.
Traffic is paralyzed, how is everyone going to get to work?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 癱瘓 with general words for being tired or lazy. Remember that 癱瘓 implies a complete loss of ability to move or function, not just a temporary lack of energy.
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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.
