can2 zi6診治诊治
Jyutpingcan2 zi6
Yalechán jih
Definition
To diagnose and treat an illness.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in medical contexts, news reports, or official documents. It combines the act of examining a patient to identify an illness with the subsequent provision of care. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation between friends, as people usually prefer simpler verbs like 睇醫生.
Examples
Who is responsible for diagnosing and treating this patient?
Related words
Common phrases
sent to hospital for treatment
responsible for the treatment
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a casual check-up or a simple visit to a clinic. It implies a more serious or professional medical intervention, making it sound overly clinical or stiff in everyday social settings.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
