Learn Common Illnesses in Cantonese 常見病症

Learn common illness vocabulary in Cantonese! Master how to describe cold (感冒), fever (發燒), headache (頭痛), and other health issues for medical situations.

Health vocabulary is crucial for doctor visits, pharmacy trips, explaining symptoms, and discussing wellness. Essential for anyone living in or visiting Hong Kong who may need medical care.

Includes native audio, Jyutping, and practical examples from healthcare contexts.

10 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
gam2
感
mou6
冒
cold
faat3
發
siu1
燒
fever
ho1
咳
sau3
嗽
cough
tau4
頭
tung3
痛
headache
tou5
肚
tung3
痛
stomachache
man5
敏
gam2
感
allergy
lau4
流
gam2
感
flu
gam2
感
jim6
染
infection
tou5
肚
se3
瀉
diarrhea
constipated

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these common illnesses words

Related Cantonese Learning Topics

After mastering common illnesses vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

Why Learn Common Illnesses in Cantonese?

Understanding common illnesses-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 10 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used common illnesses terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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