zi2 gung1 geng2子宮頸子宫颈

Jyutpingzi2 gung1 geng2

Yalejí gūng géng

名詞

Definition

Cervix; the narrow necklike passage forming the lower end of the uterus.

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How it's used

Medical terminology in Cantonese often relies on direct translations of anatomical terms, but in casual conversation, these are usually discussed in the context of health screenings or gynecological visits. It is a precise term used primarily in clinical settings or when discussing specific health issues like cancer screenings. People generally avoid using it in everyday small talk unless the topic is specifically about reproductive health.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知zi2子gung1宮geng2頸hai2喺bin1邊dou6度㗎？

Do you know where the cervix is?

Common phrases

zi2子gung1宮geng2頸ngaam4癌

cervical cancer

zi2子gung1宮geng2頸mut3抹pin2片gim2檢caa4查

pap smear

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for the womb, 子宮, or the birth canal, 陰道. It is important to remember that this refers specifically to the narrow neck-like passage connecting the two.