zoek6 loeng4著涼着凉
Jyutpingzoek6 loeng4
Yalejeuhk lèuhng
Definition
To catch a cold or catch a chill from being cold.
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How it's used
While 著涼 is widely understood, native speakers often prefer the more colloquial 凍親 when describing the act of catching a cold due to temperature changes. It specifically emphasizes the physical reaction to being exposed to cold air or drafts rather than catching a viral illness from others.
Examples
It is easy to catch a cold if you sleep with the air conditioning on at night.
You are wearing so little, be careful not to catch a cold!
Related words
Common phrases
be careful not to catch a cold
easily catch a cold
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傷風, which is the general term for a common cold caused by a virus. 著涼 specifically implies the cold was triggered by feeling cold or being in a drafty environment.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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