ji1 syu1醫書医书
Jyutpingji1 syu1
Yaleyī syū
Definition
A medical book, typically regarding traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to books detailing traditional healing methods, herbal remedies, or acupuncture techniques rather than modern Western medical textbooks. It carries a slightly old fashioned or scholarly tone, often associated with practitioners of traditional medicine or those interested in historical health practices.
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bun2本búnExamples
He has many medical books at home and is always studying how to maintain good health.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to modern medical textbooks used in universities, which are usually called 醫學書 or 醫學教科書. Using 醫書 for a modern anatomy textbook sounds like you are referring to an ancient manual.
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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.
