joeng4 sing3陽性阳性
Jyutpingjoeng4 sing3
Yaleyèuhng sing
Definition
Positive result, especially in pathology, indicating the presence of a specific condition.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Primarily used in medical or scientific contexts to indicate the presence of a virus, bacteria, or specific condition. While it is a loan translation from English, it has become the standard term in Hong Kong healthcare settings for test outcomes. It is almost always paired with the verb 呈 to describe the state of a result.
Examples
Is your test result positive?
He said it showed a positive result after the test.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's character or attitude, as it does not mean optimistic or upbeat in Cantonese. For an optimistic personality, use 樂觀 instead.
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Grammar guides
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