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Jyutpingbeng6 jyun4 tai2
Yalebehng yùhn tái
Definition
Pathogen; any bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite that can cause disease.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Scientific and medical contexts are where this term is primarily found, as it serves as a formal umbrella category for various biological agents. While it is perfectly understood by native speakers, it is not a word used in casual daily chatter unless discussing health news or biology. It functions as a technical noun rather than a descriptive adjective.
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This type of pathogen is highly infectious.
Have the doctors found the pathogen yet?
Related words
Common phrases
eliminate pathogens
pathogen infection
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for sickness like 病, but this specifically refers to the biological agent causing the illness rather than the state of being ill itself.
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