hon3 beng6看病
Jyutpinghon3 beng6
Yalehon bengh
Definition
To visit a doctor
colloquialhealth
How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 睇醫生 to express the act of seeing a doctor. Using the term 看病 sounds like a direct translation from written Chinese or Mandarin and will sound unnatural or overly formal in daily conversation.
Related words
Common phrases
tai2 ji1 sang1
睇醫生
to see a doctor
Common mistake
Learners often try to use 看病 as a direct translation of 'to see a doctor', but it is rarely used in spoken Cantonese. Always use 睇醫生 instead.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
