maa5 ji1馬醫马医
Jyutpingmaa5 ji1
Yalemáh yī
Definition
A horse veterinarian.
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How it's used
Specialized veterinary care for horses is highly professionalized in Hong Kong due to the prominence of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. While the term specifically refers to equine practitioners, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless one is directly involved in equestrian sports or racing. Most people would simply use 獸醫 for any animal doctor, including those treating horses.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 馬醫馬, which is a derogatory way to describe a quack doctor or someone who treats patients with the same carelessness one might treat a horse.
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Grammar guides
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