ji1 sang1 zi2醫生紙医生纸
Jyutpingji1 sang1 zi2
Yaleyī sāng jí
Definition
Medical certificate; a doctor's sick note indicating diagnosis and recommended sick leave.
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How it's used
People often use 醫生紙 and 病假紙 interchangeably in casual conversation. It functions as a formal requirement for employees or students to justify their absence from work or school. Employers typically expect this document if you are absent for more than one day.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Remember to get a medical certificate to hand in at work.
Remember to ask for a medical certificate after seeing the doctor, otherwise you won't have sick leave.
Related words
Common phrases
to get a medical certificate
to submit a medical certificate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a prescription, which is called 藥單. Asking for a 醫生紙 implies you need proof of illness for administrative purposes, not just a list of medications.
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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.
