din6 liu4電療电疗
Jyutpingdin6 liu4
Yaledihn lìuh
Definition
Radiotherapy or electrotherapy.
- radiotherapy; using high-energy radiation to treat cancer
- electrotherapy; using electric currents to treat illness
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How it's used
Refers specifically to medical radiation therapy for cancer treatment in most daily contexts. While it can technically mean electrotherapy in a physiotherapy setting, people usually use 物理治療 for that purpose. It carries a heavy emotional weight as it is closely associated with the recovery process of serious illnesses.
Examples
He feels very tired after finishing his radiotherapy.
Did the doctor suggest whether he needs radiotherapy?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 物理治療 which is physical therapy. Using 電療 to describe a massage or muscle stimulation session might confuse listeners as they will assume you are undergoing cancer treatment.
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