zung3 duk6中毒
Jyutpingzung3 duk6
Yalejung duhk
Definition
To suffer from poisoning; to absorb toxins resulting in illness or adverse effects.
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How it's used
Beyond literal physical poisoning, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe being obsessed with a hobby or a specific product. When someone becomes a fan of a new game or a type of fashion, they might say they are中毒了, meaning they are completely hooked or addicted to it.
Examples
He was hospitalized after suffering from food poisoning from the seafood.
Did you get food poisoning? Why do you look so pale?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 藥物過敏, which refers to an allergic reaction to medication. 中毒 specifically implies the presence of a toxic substance, whereas an allergy is an immune system overreaction to a non-toxic substance.
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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.
