ji1 ze2 fu6 mou5 sam1醫者父母心医者父母心
Jyutpingji1 ze2 fu6 mou5 sam1
Yaleyī jé fuh móuh sām
Definition
The noble and caring attitude of a medical practitioner who treats and cares for patients as if they were their own children.
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How it's used
This phrase is a high-praise idiom used to describe a medical professional who demonstrates genuine compassion and dedication. It elevates the doctor-patient relationship beyond a mere service transaction, implying a deep, selfless commitment to the patient's well-being. While it is a set phrase, it is often used as a predicate adjective to describe someone's character or professional ethos.
Examples
He truly has the heart of a parent, showing great patience with his patients.
To be a doctor, one must have the heart of a parent to truly help others.
Related words
Common phrases
to demonstrate the heart of a parent
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe a doctor's technical skill or clinical efficiency. It is strictly reserved for their moral character, empathy, and the emotional care they provide to patients.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
