lam4 cong4臨牀临床
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Yalelàhm chòhng
Definition
Clinical; relating to the actual observation and treatment of patients.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Primarily used in professional or academic contexts, this term is almost exclusively paired with medical or psychological fields. Unlike everyday descriptors, it carries a sense of practical application rather than theoretical study. It is standard to use it as a modifier before nouns like 經驗 or 診斷.
Examples
He recently went to see a clinical psychologist.
This is the result of a clinical study.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it to describe a general doctor visit, but it specifically refers to the direct observation and treatment of patients in a professional setting. Avoid using it to describe casual health advice or non-professional medical opinions.
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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.
