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Definition
White blood cell; leukocyte, which is an important part of the immune system.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and patients use this term frequently when discussing blood test results or immune system health. It is the standard technical term used in both formal clinical settings and casual conversations about health.
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The doctor said my white blood cell count is on the low side.
Have you checked if your white blood cells are normal?
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Common phrases
white blood cell count
high white blood cell count
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 紅血球, which refers to red blood cells. Ensure you are using the correct term when describing specific health conditions or blood test reports.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
