giu2 jing4矯形矫形
Jyutpinggiu2 jing4
Yalegíu yìhng
Definition
Orthopaedic or cosmetic reshaping; restoring deformed or twisted body parts to a normal or ideal appearance.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the medical or physical correction of bones and joints to restore normal function or appearance. It is frequently used in clinical contexts like 矯形科 for the orthopaedics department. While it implies fixing a deformity, it is distinct from general plastic surgery, which is usually referred to as 整容.
Examples
His feet were a bit crooked from birth, so he had orthopaedic surgery when he was young.
Do you know where one can get orthopaedic dental correction done?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general cosmetic procedures. Ensure the context relates to structural or skeletal correction rather than purely aesthetic changes to facial features.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
