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Definition
To fight against cancer; to undergo treatments to combat cancer.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active, often grueling process of undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy or surgery. It implies a sense of personal struggle and resilience rather than just the medical act of treating a disease. You will often hear it used in personal stories or news reports about patients showing bravery.
Examples
He is working hard to fight cancer, hoping to recover.
Do you know which method is most effective for fighting cancer?
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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.
