gwok3 ji1國醫国医
Jyutpinggwok3 ji1
Yalegwok yī
Definition
A doctor who practices traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine who is highly skilled or holds a prestigious status. While the term carries a sense of respect, it is less common in casual daily speech than 中醫, which is the standard neutral term for any Chinese medicine practitioner. Using this term often implies that the doctor has deep experience or a traditional lineage.
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This traditional Chinese doctor is very accurate at taking pulses.
Related words
Common phrases
Grandmaster of traditional Chinese medicine
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general medical doctors, as it is strictly reserved for those practicing traditional Chinese medicine. Learners often mistakenly use it for any doctor, but it is not a synonym for 西醫.
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