joek6 gim2藥檢药检
Jyutpingjoek6 gim2
Yaleyeuhk gím
Definition
Drug testing, commonly used to detect banned substances in athletes.
colloquialsportshealth
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of professional sports or high-level competitions. When referring to medical tests for illness or general health, Cantonese speakers use 驗身 or 驗血 instead. It carries a formal and serious tone, as it is usually associated with strict regulations and potential disqualification.
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He was disqualified because he failed the drug test.
Do you know if there is a drug test arranged for the competition this time?
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