zyun1 zi6專治专治
Jyutpingzyun1 zi6
Yalejyūn jih
Definition
(of medicine) to use specifically for the treatment of
colloquialhealth
How it's used
Used primarily in medical or advertising contexts to highlight a specialized focus on a particular ailment. It implies a high level of efficacy or a targeted approach rather than a general remedy. You will frequently see this on product packaging or clinic signage to signal expertise.
Examples
le1 zek3 joek6 hai6 zyun1 zi6 tau4 tung3 gaa4
呢隻藥係專治頭痛㗎。
This medicine is specifically for treating headaches.
nei5 jau5 mou5 zyun1 zi6 sat1 min4 ge3 fong1 faat3 aa4
你有冇專治失眠嘅方法呀？
Do you have any methods specifically for curing insomnia?
Related words
Common phrases
zyun1 zi6 baak3 beng6
專治百病
cure-all
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general health improvement or maintenance, as it implies a specific solution for a specific problem. It is not interchangeable with general verbs like 醫治 or 治療 which describe the act of healing without the connotation of exclusivity.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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