zyut6 zing3絕症绝症
Jyutpingzyut6 zing3
Yalejyuht jing
Definition
Terminal illness; an incurable disease that will lead to death if untreated.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to terminal illnesses that modern medicine cannot cure. While it carries a heavy and somber tone, it is often used in casual conversation to describe the severity of a diagnosis or even metaphorically to describe a hopeless situation.
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zung3種jungExamples
He was diagnosed with an incurable disease at a very young age.
The doctor said this is an incurable disease and cannot be treated.
Related words
Common phrases
to be diagnosed with an incurable disease
to suffer from an incurable disease
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for chronic but manageable conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, as it implies an inevitable fatal outcome.
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Grammar guides
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