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Definition
To suffer a stroke; a cerebrovascular accident caused by blocked or ruptured blood vessels in the brain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a medical emergency involving the brain, but is also used metaphorically to describe someone acting erratically or making nonsensical decisions. When used as a verb, it describes the sudden onset of the condition, while as a noun, it describes the state of having suffered one.
Examples
His grandfather suddenly had a stroke and was hospitalized last year.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general dizziness or fainting, as it specifically implies a serious cerebrovascular event. It is not a synonym for simply feeling faint or lightheaded.
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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.
