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Definition
Sciatic nerve; the large nerve connecting the lower back and pelvis to the lower limbs.
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How it's used
Medical terminology like this is often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but it is pronounced using standard Cantonese phonology. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of discussing pain or physical therapy. People rarely refer to the nerve itself unless they are specifically talking about a medical diagnosis.
Examples
Is there something wrong with your sciatic nerve?
Related words
Common phrases
sciatica
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general back pain, but it specifically refers to the nerve running down the leg. Ensure you use the term 痛 after it when describing the common ailment, as referring to the nerve alone is clinically specific.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
