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Yalejip jung
Definition
To vaccinate or inoculate, injecting a vaccine to build immunity.
neutralhealth
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, medical, or news contexts rather than casual daily speech. When speaking informally, people often use the more direct phrase 打針 to refer to the act of getting an injection or vaccination.
Examples
Have you been vaccinated yet?
I am going to the clinic today to get vaccinated.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly clinical or bureaucratic. Use 打針 instead for natural, everyday communication.
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Grammar guides
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