bat1 zi6 zi1 zing3不治之症
Jyutpingbat1 zi6 zi1 zing3
Yalebāt jih jī jing
Definition
Incurable disease.
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How it's used
Despite being a four-character idiom, this term is frequently used in casual conversation to describe medical conditions that have no known cure. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is rarely used metaphorically for non-medical situations. When discussing health, it is often paired with verbs like 患咗 or 診斷為 to indicate the onset or diagnosis of the condition.
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go3個goExamples
He contracted an incurable disease, it is really tragic.
Related words
Common phrases
to contract an incurable disease
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor or temporary illnesses, as it specifically implies a terminal or permanent state. It is not a synonym for simply being sick or having a chronic condition that is manageable.
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Grammar guides
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