ji1 sang1醫生医生
Definition
Medical doctor; physician; medical practitioner.
Example
ji1醫sang1生waa6話ngo5我jiu3要sik6食joek6藥。
ji1医sang1生waa6话ngo5我jiu3要sik6食joek6药。
The doctor said I need to take medicine.
How it's used
Refers specifically to a medical doctor, unlike the broader term 醫 which can refer to the act of healing or medicine itself. When someone is sick, Cantonese speakers almost always use the phrase 睇醫生 rather than just saying they are going to a hospital or clinic. It is common to add the particle 呀 or 喇 at the end of sentences involving doctors to soften the tone when giving advice or asking questions.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 醫生 with 護士, which is a nurse. Also, avoid using 醫生 as a direct address for a medical professional unless you are in a formal clinical setting; in casual conversation, people often refer to them by their surname followed by 醫生.
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