wu6 lei5護理护理
Jyutpingwu6 lei5
Yalewuh léih
Definition
To nurse or care for patients or the injured.
neutralhealthwork
How it's used
Focuses on professional or systematic care for the sick, injured, or elderly rather than general looking after. It often carries a formal or clinical tone compared to the everyday verb 照顧. You will frequently encounter it in medical contexts or job titles.
Examples
He works in nursing at the hospital, it is very tiring.
Does anyone in your family take care of the elderly person?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual tasks like looking after a pet or watching a house, as it implies a level of professional or dedicated health-related attention.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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