胰臟
ji4 zong6
The English word pancreas is translated into Cantonese as 胰臟 (ji4 zong6).
胰臟 is a noun used to refer to the gland located near the stomach.
Meaning: gland near the stomach (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ji4 zong6.
Did you know?
- The character 胰 contains the 月 radical, which means 'moon' in other contexts. In words for body parts like 胰臟, this radical actually signifies 'meat'.
- The character 胰 contains a component that suggests it is a substance made of 'grease'. This provides a very literal, almost tactile way of thinking about the organ's oily properties.
- In Cantonese, the character 臟 can also be used to describe something 'dirty' or 'filthy' if pronounced with a different tone. This linguistic overlap creates a curious distinction between physical organs and hygiene.
Examples in context
- 佢嘅舅舅有胰臟問題。His uncle has a pancreatic problem.
- 要定期檢查你嘅胰腺。You should have your pancreas checked regularly.
- 佢嘅胰臟有問題。keoi5 ge3 ji1 zong6 jau5 man6 tai4.His pancreas has problems.
- 醫生喺檢查佢嘅胰臟。ji1 sang1 hei2 gam2 caa4 keoi5 ge3 ji1 zong6.The doctor is examining his pancreas.
- 胰臟係一個好重要嘅器官。ji1 zong6 hai6 jat1 go3 hou2 zung6 jiu3 ge3 hei1 gam1.The pancreas is a very important organ.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a medical report.
- 志強 Chi Keung醫生話你個胰臟冇問題。ji1 sang1 waa6 nei5 go3 jau4 zong3 mou5 man6 tai4.The doctor said your pancreas is fine.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung係咩？我以為有事。hai6 me1? ngo5 ji2 wai4 jau5 si6.Really? I thought something was wrong.
- 志強 Chi Keung報告話好健康。bou3 gou3 waa6 hou2 gin6 hong1.The report says it's very healthy.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung咁就好喇，多謝你。gam2 zau6 hou2 laa3, do1 ze6 nei5.That's good then, thank you.
