sau3 ji1獸醫兽医
Jyutpingsau3 ji1
Yalesau yī
Definition
A veterinarian; also used as slang for an incompetent or unethical doctor.
- veterinarian; veterinary surgeon
- slangan incompetent or unethical doctor, often used to describe campus doctors
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a veterinarian, this term is a common insult for human doctors who are perceived as incompetent or lacking ethics. The metaphorical usage implies that the person is only fit to treat animals rather than humans. It is frequently used in university settings to mock campus clinic doctors who are seen as dismissive or ineffective.
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The dog is sick, take him to see the vet.
His medical skills are so poor, he is basically a quack.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a real veterinarian in a professional or respectful context if you want to avoid the derogatory connotation, as the insult is very common in daily speech.
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