faat3 ji1 hok6法醫學法医学
Jyutpingfaat3 ji1 hok6
Yalefaat yī hohk
Definition
Forensic medicine or forensic pathology.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic discipline or the field of study rather than the person practicing it. When talking about the professional, use 法醫 instead. It is a formal term typically encountered in news reports about criminal investigations or academic contexts.
Examples
He wants to study forensic medicine after graduating from university.
Do you know how forensic science helps solve cases?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the person, 法醫. Remember that 法醫學 is the science itself, while 法醫 is the medical examiner or forensic pathologist.
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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.
