zi6 liu4治療治疗

Jyutpingzi6 liu4

Yalejih lìuh

動詞Common

Definition

To treat, cure, or heal an illness.

neutralhealth

How it's used

While 治療 is a standard term for medical treatment, it sounds quite formal and clinical in everyday Cantonese. People usually prefer using 睇醫生 or 醫治 when talking about getting help for a common ailment. It is more likely to appear in news reports, medical advice, or formal discussions about chronic conditions.

Examples

ji1醫sang1生bong1幫keoi5佢zi6治liu4療gan2緊go3個soeng1傷hau2口。

The doctor is treating his wound.

le1呢zung3種beng6病jau5有mou5冇fong1方faat3法ho2可ji5以zi6治liu4療aa4呀？

Is there any way to treat this kind of illness?

Common phrases

zip3接sau6受zi6治liu4療

to receive treatment

zi6治liu4療fong1方on3案

treatment plan

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 治療 with 醫, which is the more versatile and common verb for curing or treating. Using 治療 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a medical textbook rather than chatting with a friend.