膽囊
daam2 nong4
The English phrase gallbladder is 膽囊 (daam2 nong4) in Cantonese.
膽囊 refers to the small organ located under the liver that stores bile.
How do you pronounce it?
daam2 nong4
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese medicine, which heavily influences Cantonese terminology, the 膽 is believed to govern decision-making and resolve.
- The phrase 膽小 (small gallbladder) is the standard way to call someone a coward.
- The character 囊 in 膽囊 means 'sac' or 'pouch' and is also used to describe a 'handbag' or 'purse' in older literary contexts.
Examples in context
- 我膽囊有膽結石。I have gallstones in my gallbladder.
- 醫生講我要割膽囊。The doctor said my gallbladder needs to be removed.
- 佢上個星期割咗膽袋。He had his gallbladder surgery last week.
- 醫生檢查咗我嘅膽囊。ji1 sang1 gim2 caa4 zo2 ngo5 ge3 daam2 nong4.The doctor examined my gallbladder.
- 膽囊可以儲存膽汁。daam2 nong4 ho2 ji5 cyu5 cyun4 daam2 zap1.The gallbladder can store bile.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a recent medical checkup.
- 子健 Tsz Kin子健，你個身體檢查點樣？zi2 gin6, nei5 go3 san1 tai2 gim2 caa4 dim2 joeng2?Zi Jian, how was your physical exam?
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung醫生話我個膽囊有結石。ji1 sang1 waa6 ngo5 go3 daam2 nong2 jau5 git3 sek6.The doctor said I have gallstones in my gallbladder.
- 子健 Tsz Kin咁嚴重？要手術嗎？gam3 jing4 zung6? jiu3 sau2 seot6 maa1?Is it that serious? Do you need surgery?
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung暫時唔使，只要控制飲食。zam6 si4 m4 sai2, zi2 jiu3 hung3 zai3 jin2 sik1.Not for now, I just need to control my diet.
