zi2 hyut3 daai2止血帶止血带

Jyutpingzi2 hyut3 daai2

Yalejí hyut dáai

Definition

A tourniquet; a device used to apply pressure to a limb to limit the flow of blood.

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How it's used

Medical professionals and first aid responders use this term to describe a device specifically designed to restrict blood flow to an injured limb. While it is a technical term, it is widely understood by the general public due to its prominence in emergency training and safety protocols.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

ni1呢go3個soeng1傷hau2口hou2好sam1深，faai3快di1啲lo2攞tiu4條zi2止hyut3血daai2帶lai4嚟。

This wound is very deep, bring a tourniquet quickly.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知dim2點joeng2樣zing3正kok3確si2使jung6用zi2止hyut3血daai2帶㗎？

Do you know how to use a tourniquet correctly?

Common phrases

zaat3紮zi2止hyut3血daai2帶

apply a tourniquet

sung1鬆hoi1開zi2止hyut3血daai2帶

loosen a tourniquet

Common mistake

Avoid using this term for simple bandages or gauze, which are referred to as 繃帶. Using the wrong term can cause confusion in an emergency situation where clear communication is vital.