jyun2 duk6 tai2朊毒體朊毒体
Jyutpingjyun2 duk6 tai2
Yaleyún duhk tái
Definition
Prions, the infectious protein particles responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.
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How it's used
This term is a technical scientific loan translation used in formal and academic contexts. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing biology or medicine. It functions as a noun and follows standard grammatical rules for scientific terminology.
Examples
Prions are a very terrifying type of pathogen.
How do scientists study prions?
Related words
Common phrases
prion disease
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
