fong4 jik6防疫
Jyutpingfong4 jik6
Yalefòhng yihk
Definition
To prevent epidemics or the spread of infectious diseases.
neutralhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Often used in the context of government policies or corporate rules, this term carries a formal tone despite being used in daily conversation. It frequently appears as a modifier for nouns like 措施 or 規例 to describe specific actions taken against health crises. While it implies a collective effort, it is also used to describe individual habits like washing hands or wearing masks.
Examples
Remember to wear a mask when you go out to prevent the spread of disease.
What epidemic prevention measures has the company arranged?
Related words
Common phrases
epidemic prevention measures
epidemic prevention regulations
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
