gim2 jik6檢疫检疫
Jyutpinggim2 jik6
Yalegím yihk
Definition
To quarantine; to inspect and isolate people, animals, or goods to prevent the spread of disease.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or medical contexts, this term often appears in news reports or official government announcements. While it is understood by everyone, people might use more descriptive phrases like 隔離 in casual conversation to talk about the act of staying away from others. It carries a clinical tone that implies a systematic process rather than just staying home.
Examples
He quarantined in the hotel for seven days.
Do I need to quarantine when I enter the country?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 隔離, which is a general term for isolation or separation. 檢疫 specifically implies a check for disease or health status, whereas 隔離 is broader and can refer to any form of social or physical distancing.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
