zi2 tung3止痛
Jyutpingzi2 tung3
Yalejí tung
Definition
To relieve or ease pain.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the medical or physical act of alleviating pain rather than emotional suffering. It is most commonly encountered as a compound in the context of medication, such as 止痛藥 or 止痛貼. When describing the relief of emotional distress, other verbs like 安慰 or 紓緩 are preferred.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe emotional comfort. It is strictly for physical pain, so using it to say you want to relieve sadness will sound unnatural or clinical.
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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.
