zing3 fu2 ji1 sang1政府醫生政府医生
Jyutpingzing3 fu2 ji1 sang1
Yalejing fú yī sāng
Definition
A government doctor; a doctor working in a government-funded or public medical establishment.
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to medical professionals employed by the Hospital Authority or the Department of Health. It carries a connotation of long waiting times and high patient volumes compared to private practice. People often use this term to distinguish between public healthcare and private clinics.
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go3個goExamples
Government doctors are usually very busy.
Are you seeing a government doctor?
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Common phrases
queueing up to see a government doctor
referral from a government doctor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with private practitioners, as the service experience and appointment process differ significantly. It is not used to describe doctors who are government officials in a political sense, but rather those working within the public health system.
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