hon3 beng6看病
Jyutpinghon3 beng6
Yalehon behng
Definition
To see a doctor, or for a doctor to examine a patient.
- to see a doctor; to seek medical attention
- to examine a patient; to diagnose an illness
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
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.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
