zung1 ji1 joek6中醫藥中医药
Jyutpingzung1 ji1 joek6
Yalejūng yī yeuhk
Definition
Traditional Chinese medicine.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the system of medicine and the substances used within it, rather than just the practitioner. While it is a formal term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing health choices or seeking alternatives to Western medicine. It encompasses both the diagnostic philosophy and the herbal remedies themselves.
Examples
He has been seeing a TCM practitioner lately, and his health has improved a lot.
Related words
Common phrases
development of TCM
researching TCM
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 睇醫生, which usually implies seeing a Western-style doctor. If you specifically mean a TCM practitioner, it is more natural to say 睇中醫 rather than using the full term 中醫藥 as a person.
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