fong4 zi6防治
Jyutpingfong4 zi6
Yalefòhng jih
Definition
To prevent and control, or treat and cure diseases, pests, or disasters.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in news reports, government policies, or technical discussions regarding public health and agriculture. It combines the concepts of stopping something before it happens and managing it once it has occurred. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people would instead use phrases like 預防 or 搞掂.
Examples
How should the government prevent and control this infectious disease?
The farmers here are working hard to prevent and control pest infestations.
Related words
Common phrases
pest and rodent control
disease prevention and control
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for personal health habits, such as preventing a cold, but it is too formal for individual health contexts. Use 預防 for personal health instead.
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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.
