daa2 zam1打針打针
Jyutpingdaa2 zam1
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Definition
To give or receive an injection; to get a shot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of receiving or administering an injection, often used in the context of vaccinations or medical treatments. It is a common colloquial way to describe the medical procedure without needing to specify the exact medication involved. When talking about vaccinations, it is very common to add the specific type of vaccine before the word, such as 流感針 for a flu shot.
Examples
I was most afraid of getting injections at the clinic when I was little.
Have you had your flu shot this year yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 針灸, which refers to acupuncture. While both involve needles, 針灸 is a specific traditional Chinese medicine practice, whereas 打針 is strictly for modern medical injections.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
