teoi3 faa3 zat6 beng6退化疾病
Jyutpingteoi3 faa3 zat6 beng6
Yaleteui fa jaht behng
Definition
Degenerative disease.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to conditions where physical or mental functions gradually decline over time. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing aging, often appearing in news reports or health advice. Unlike general illnesses, it emphasizes the progressive and irreversible nature of the condition.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
This kind of degenerative disease is very hard to treat.
Their family member has a degenerative disease.
Related words
Common phrases
neurodegenerative disease
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
