Master symptom vocabulary in Cantonese! Learn to describe pain (็), cough (ๅณ), nausea (ๅๅฟ), and other symptoms when seeking medical care.
Being able to accurately describe symptoms in Cantonese helps ensure proper medical treatment in Hong Kong hospitals and clinics. Essential health vocabulary for residents and travelers.
Each symptom includes native audio, Jyutping, and medical context examples.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
tung3
็
|
pain | |
| swelling | ||
| nausea | ||
| fatigue | ||
| dizziness | ||
| bleeding | ||
|
yeung5
็ข
|
itching | |
| rash | ||
|
tung3
็
|
sore | |
| swollen |
After mastering symptoms 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.
Understanding symptoms-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 symptoms terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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