ceot1 can2出診出诊
Jyutpingceot1 can2
Yalechēut chán
Definition
To visit a patient at home (of a doctor)
colloquialhealthwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of a medical professional traveling to a patient's residence to provide care. It carries a slightly old fashioned or premium feel, as most modern medical consultations in Hong Kong take place in clinics or hospitals. The term is distinct from simply visiting a clinic, which is the standard procedure for most residents.
Examples
ji4 gaa1 hou2 siu2 ji1 sang1 wui6 ji5 ceot1 can2 gaa2 laa1
而家好少醫生會出診㗎喇。
Very few doctors make house calls nowadays.
nei5 go3 zai2 beng6 dak1 gam3 sai1 lei6 bat1 jyu4 giu3 ji1 sang1 ceot1 can2 laa1
你個仔病得咁犀利，不如叫醫生出診啦？
Your son is so sick, why not ask the doctor to come over for a house call?
Related words
Common phrases
ji1 sang1 ceot1 can2
醫生出診
doctor makes a house call
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general act of visiting a doctor at their clinic, which is usually described as 去睇醫生. Using this term to describe your own visit to a clinic would sound very strange to native speakers.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
