caa4 joek6搽藥搽药

Jyutpingcaa4 joek6

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Uncommon

Definition

To apply medicine, ointment, or cream to the skin.

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How it's used

Use this verb specifically for topical applications like ointments, creams, or lotions on the skin. It implies a gentle spreading motion rather than just placing something on a surface. It is the standard term for treating minor wounds or skin irritation at home.

Examples

nei5你gei3記dak1得jiu3要caa4搽joek6藥aa4呀。

Remember to apply the medicine.

zek3隻sau2手syun2損zo2咗，caa4搽joek6藥mei6未aa4呀？

Your hand is scraped, have you applied medicine yet?

Common phrases

caa4搽joek6藥gou1膏

to apply ointment

caa4搽joek6藥jau4油

to apply medicated oil

Common mistake

Do not use this for taking oral medication, which requires 食藥. It is also not used for applying liquid substances like paint or glue, for which you should use 髹 or 黐.