zi2 kat1止咳
Jyutpingzi2 kat1
Yalejí kāt
Definition
To relieve a cough or help it get better.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of alleviating the symptom of coughing rather than curing the underlying illness. It is frequently used when discussing home remedies or over the counter medication. When someone has a persistent cough, they might ask for something to 止咳 to get some temporary relief.
Examples
Your throat hurts so much, drink a cup of hot lemon honey to relieve your cough.
Is this cough syrup actually effective at stopping a cough?
Related words
Common phrases
cough syrup
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 斷尾, which refers to completely curing an illness so it does not return. 止咳 only addresses the symptom of coughing and does not necessarily mean the patient is fully recovered.
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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.
