pui4 tong1 joek6賠湯藥赔汤药
Jyutpingpui4 tong1 joek6
Yalepùih tōng yeuhk
Definition
To pay for someone's medical expenses as compensation for causing them injury.
colloquialhealthmoney
How it's used
This expression uses the archaic term 湯藥, which literally refers to medicinal decoctions or herbal soups. It carries a slightly dramatic or formal tone, often used when emphasizing the responsibility to cover someone's recovery costs after an accident or physical altercation. It is more culturally evocative than the modern, clinical term 醫藥費.
Examples
You hurt someone, remember to pay their medical expenses.
He caused someone to get injured, does he need to pay for their medical expenses?
Related words
Common phrases
to pay medical expenses
Common mistake
Do not use this in a professional or legal context, as it sounds informal and slightly old-fashioned. It is best reserved for casual conversation or when scolding someone for their negligence.
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