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Definition
Specialist; a medical doctor who specializes in a specific area of medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to medical doctors who have completed advanced training in a particular field, such as dermatology or cardiology. In the public healthcare system, patients usually need a referral from a general practitioner, known as 家庭醫生, before they can see one. The term is distinct from general practitioners who handle common illnesses and routine health issues.
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He needs to see a specialist for a check-up recently.
Do you know which specialist is better?
Common phrases
refer to a specialist
book an appointment with a specialist
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for general practitioners or family doctors, as it implies a specific, higher level of medical certification. Learners sometimes confuse it with general medical terms, but it is strictly reserved for doctors with specialized clinical expertise.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
