kau4 ji1求醫求医

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Definition

To seek medical treatment

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly more formal or serious tone than just saying 睇醫生. It is frequently used in news reports or when describing a situation where a patient must actively search for professional help due to a worsening condition. While 睇醫生 is the standard way to talk about a routine checkup, 求醫 emphasizes the act of seeking out medical intervention.

Examples

keoi5 faat3 siu1 faat3 dak1 hou2 sai1 lei6 jiu3 zik1 hak1 heoi3 kau4 ji1

佢發燒發得好犀利，要即刻去求醫。

He has a very high fever and needs to see a doctor immediately.

nei5 beng6 zo2 gam3 noi6 dim2 gaai2 zung6 m4 heoi3 kau4 ji1 aa4

你病咗咁耐，點解仲唔去求醫呀？

You have been sick for so long, why haven't you gone to see a doctor yet?

Common phrases

jin4 ng6 kau4 ji1

延誤求醫

delay seeking medical treatment

zyu2 dung6 kau4 ji1

主動求醫

proactively seek medical help

Common mistake

Learners often use this as a direct translation for any visit to a clinic, but it sounds overly dramatic for minor issues like a common cold. Stick to 睇醫生 for everyday situations to avoid sounding like you are reading a formal medical report.