tou2 mui4 sou3土霉素
Jyutpingtou2 mui4 sou3
Yaletóu mùih sou
Definition
Oxytetracycline; a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.
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How it's used
This term is a loan translation used primarily in medical and pharmaceutical contexts in Hong Kong. While it is the standard scientific name, most people in daily life simply refer to it as 抗生素 when discussing medication in general. It is rarely used outside of clinical settings or reading medical labels.
Examples
The doctor prescribed some oxytetracycline for me to take.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for antibiotics. Since it is a specific drug name, using it to refer to any type of antibiotic will sound unnatural or overly technical.
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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.
