zi6痔
Jyutpingzi6
Yalejih
Definition
Haemorrhoids; piles; a condition of swollen, bleeding veins in the rectum and anus.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
People often use the verb 生 to describe the appearance of this condition. It is considered a private and somewhat embarrassing topic, so it is rarely discussed in casual social settings unless the speaker is very close to the listener or complaining about physical discomfort to a doctor.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
He recently developed haemorrhoids and feels a lot of pain even when sitting down.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痔瘡, which is the full medical term for the condition. While 痔 is used in casual speech, 痔瘡 is more common in formal or medical contexts.
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Grammar guides
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