zik6 coeng2直腸直肠
Jyutpingzik6 coeng2
Yalejihk chéung
Definition
Rectum; the final section of the large intestine just above the anus.
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How it's used
Medical terminology in Cantonese often relies on loanwords or specific anatomical terms that are rarely used in casual conversation. Using this term in a social setting can sound overly clinical or blunt, so people often use more general terms like 屎忽 or 屁股 when discussing related discomforts.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said his rectum is a bit inflamed.
Do you know where the rectum is?
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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.
