zi6 cong1痔瘡痔疮
Jyutpingzi6 cong1
Yalejih chōng
Definition
Hemorrhoids or piles; inflamed or swollen tissue in the anal canal.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
People often use the verb 生 to describe the onset of this condition, as if it were a growth or a bump. It is considered a private health matter, so it is usually discussed with close friends or family rather than in casual social settings. The term is straightforward and clinical enough to be used with a doctor, but carries a slightly embarrassing connotation in daily life.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
He hasn't been able to sit still lately; does he have haemorrhoids?
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with other skin conditions or general pain, but it is specifically tied to the anal region. Do not use it as a general term for any kind of bump or swelling on the body.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
