siu1 jim4 joek6消炎藥消炎药
Jyutpingsiu1 jim4 joek6
Yalesīu yìhm yeuhk
Definition
Anti-inflammatory drugs; also colloquially used to refer to antibiotics.
- anti-inflammatory drugs, especially non-steroidal ones
- slangantibiotics
colloquialhealth
How it's used
Colloquially, people frequently use this term as a catch-all for antibiotics, even though medically it refers to anti-inflammatory drugs. It is common to hear someone say they need消炎藥 when they actually have a bacterial infection requiring antibiotics. Always clarify with a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure whether the medication is for inflammation or infection.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Your throat hurts, have you taken anti-inflammatory medicine yet?
The doctor prescribed me a few days of anti-inflammatory medicine.
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Common phrases
take anti-inflammatory medicine
prescribe anti-inflammatory medicine
Common mistake
Do not assume that every time a local refers to消炎藥 they are talking about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, as they are very likely referring to antibiotics.
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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.
