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
mou6
cold
faat3
siu1
fever
ho1
sau3
cough
tau4
tung3
headache
tou5
tung3
stomachache
man5
gam2
allergy
lau4
gam2
flu
gam2
jim6
infection
tou5
se3
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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