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Definition
The cause of a disease; etiology.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Primarily used in medical or formal contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily chatter unless discussing a specific diagnosis. It functions as a noun to describe the underlying source or origin of a health condition. When speaking colloquially, people often prefer simpler phrases like 點解會病 or 點解會咁樣.
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The doctor cannot find the cause of his illness.
Related words
Common phrases
find out the cause of the disease
unknown cause of disease
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the cause of non-medical problems, such as the reason for being late or a broken machine. For those situations, use 原因 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
