ji1 hok6醫學医学
Jyutpingji1 hok6
Yaleyī hohk
Definition
Medical science; medicine as a field of study.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic discipline or scientific field rather than the act of seeing a doctor or the medicine one consumes. When talking about the profession or the act of healing, use 醫療 or 睇醫生 instead. It is commonly used in formal contexts like university departments or research discussions.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 藥, which refers to the actual pills or liquid medicine you take when sick. Using 醫學 to mean a specific dose of medication is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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