fuk6 sik6服食
Jyutpingfuk6 sik6
Yalefuhk sihk
Definition
To take, consume, or ingest, especially medicine or pills.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Carries a formal or clinical tone compared to the everyday verb 食. It is almost exclusively used in medical contexts, such as instructions on a prescription label or advice from a healthcare professional. Using it in casual conversation about eating food would sound unnatural and overly serious.
Examples
This medicine is only effective if taken after a meal.
Remember to take the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time.
Related words
Common phrases
to take regularly
to take according to instructions
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for eating, but it is strictly reserved for medication. You should never use it to describe eating meals or snacks.
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