zi2 gung1 waan4子宮環子宫环
Jyutpingzi2 gung1 waan4
Yalejí gūng wàahn
Definition
Intrauterine device (IUD); a contraceptive device placed inside the uterus.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and patients often use the verb 裝 when discussing the insertion of this device. While the term retains the character 環, modern versions are almost exclusively T shaped, so the name is a historical holdover rather than a literal description of its current physical appearance.
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The doctor suggested she get an IUD for contraception.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general contraceptive methods like 避孕丸, as this specifically refers to the physical device inserted by a medical professional.
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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.
