jim6 si1驗屍验尸
Jyutpingjim6 si1
Yaleyihm sī
Definition
To conduct an autopsy or post-mortem examination on a corpse.
neutralhealthother
How it's used
Used primarily in formal, legal, or medical contexts, this term carries a clinical and serious tone. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing crime dramas or specific news reports. When referring to the act of examining a body for medical purposes, it is distinct from general medical checkups.
Examples
The forensic pathologist needs to perform an autopsy to know the cause of death.
Have they decided whether to perform an autopsy yet?
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
