hang4 ji1行醫行医
Jyutpinghang4 ji1
Yalehàhng yī
Definition
To practice medicine; to work as a doctor.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the professional act of providing medical treatment rather than just the state of being a doctor. It carries a slightly formal or noble tone, often implying a sense of dedication or a career path. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation about a routine check-up, as it is reserved for describing the overall practice or career of a physician.
Examples
He has been practising medicine in the countryside for many years.
When did you start practising medicine?
Related words
Common phrases
to practise medicine (idiomatic expression)
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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.
