zyu3 se6注射
Jyutpingzyu3 se6
Yalejyu seh
Definition
To inject; to administer liquid medicine into the body using a syringe.
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How it's used
While 注射 is the formal term used in medical contexts or written reports, it sounds overly clinical for everyday speech. Most people prefer using the verb 打針 when talking about receiving an injection in daily life. Using 注射 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a medical textbook.
Examples
The doctor injected medicine into him.
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Common mistake
Do not use 注射 as a noun to mean the injection itself, as it is strictly a verb. Use 打針 if you want to refer to the act of getting a shot or the shot itself.
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