zi2 ho4 ce1紫河車紫河车
Jyutpingzi2 ho4 ce1
Yalejí hòh chē
Definition
Human placenta, especially in the context of traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
This term is strictly a technical name used within the context of traditional Chinese medicine. It is never used in casual conversation to refer to a biological placenta in a medical or scientific setting. Using this term outside of a herbal medicine context would be highly unusual and potentially confusing to listeners.
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Ziheche is a very unique type of traditional Chinese medicine.
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Common phrases
powdered human placenta
human placenta capsules
Common mistake
Learners should be careful not to use this term when discussing human biology or obstetrics, as it is exclusively a pharmacological name for the dried organ. Use 胎盤 instead for any non-medicinal or general biological discussion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
