suk1 zyu2宿主
Jyutpingsuk1 zyu2
Yalesūk jyú
Definition
Host; an organism on which a parasite, virus, bacterium, or fungus lives and feeds.
neutralhealthanimals
How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or medical contexts to describe an organism that harbors a parasite or pathogen. While it carries a technical tone, it is frequently heard in news reports regarding public health or biology. Unlike everyday terms for living things, it specifically highlights the power dynamic of dependency between the parasite and the organism being exploited.
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go3個goExamples
What kind of animal is the host of this virus?
Parasites will slowly drain the host's nutrients.
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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.
