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March 24, 2026
癌症áizhèng(ai2zheng4)
癌症 (ai2 zheng4) refers to cancer, a serious disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. It is a term commonly used in medical contexts, discussions about health, and personal experiences with the disease. The word encompasses various types of cancer, each with specific characteristics and implications for treatment.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about 癌症 are often sensitive, as it carries a heavy stigma and fear. The increasing prevalence of cancer awareness campaigns reflects a growing public interest in health education and prevention.
Memory Tip
Think of 癌 (ai) as a 'sick body' with the radical 疒 (nè), which signifies illness, alongside the component '爱' (ài, love) to remind you that we must care for our health. The sound 'ai' can be linked to the word 'aye' in English, which you might say when expressing concern for someone with cancer.
Meanings of 癌症
áizhèng(ai2zheng4)
1cancer
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About 癌症
癌症Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) refers to a tumor, which can be benign or malignant, while 癌症 specifically denotes malignant tumors, or cancer. 良性肿瘤 (liángxìng zhǒngliú) indicates non-cancerous growths, distinguishing them from 癌症.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 癌 (ai) as a 'sick body' with the radical 疒 (nè), which signifies illness, alongside the component '爱' (ài, love) to remind you that we must care for our health. The sound 'ai' can be linked to the word 'aye' in English, which you might say when expressing concern for someone with cancer.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 癌症; it’s important to use the correct second and fourth tones. Common collocation includes phrases like 癌症治疗 (cancer treatment) and 癌症筛查 (cancer screening). This term is typically used in formal contexts, especially in healthcare settings.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 6 vocabulary word, 癌症 connects with other medical terms and health-related vocabulary. Students should focus on combining this term with related words like 疾病 (jíbìng, disease) and 治疗 (zhìliáo, treatment) to enhance their understanding within the medical domain.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about 癌症 are often sensitive, as it carries a heavy stigma and fear. The increasing prevalence of cancer awareness campaigns reflects a growing public interest in health education and prevention.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 癌症 with other diseases; for instance, saying '我有癌' (I have cancer) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我得了癌症' (I have cancer). Additionally, mixing up the tones can lead to misunderstandings, so practicing pronunciation is key.
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Grammar Patterns of 癌症
癌症 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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几年后，卡佳因患____在伦敦病逝。
A few years later, Katya succumbed to cancer in London.
The Ford Foundation allocated millions of dollars for cancer research.
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那个癌症患者瘦得皮包骨.
nà gè ái zhèng huàn zhě shòu dé pí bāo gǔ.
The cancer victim was reduced to skin and bones.
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这篇文章讲述了癌症研究的进展情况.
zhè piān wén zhāng jiǎng shù le ái zhèng yán jiū de jìn zhǎn qíng kuàng.
The essay treats of the progress in cancer research.
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唉! 他被癌症夺去了生命.
āi! ! tā bèi ái zhèng duó qù le shēng.
Alas! He died of cancer.
Cultural Notes for 癌症
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussions about 癌症 are often sensitive, as it carries a heavy stigma and fear. The increasing prevalence of cancer awareness campaigns reflects a growing public interest in health education and prevention.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Unlike in some Western cultures where cancer discussions can be more open, in Chinese culture, there may be a tendency to avoid direct conversations about cancer due to its associated fears and taboos.
Frequently Asked Questions about 癌症
Common types include 肺癌 (lung cancer), 乳腺癌 (breast cancer), and 胃癌 (stomach cancer).
Treatment options in China often include traditional Chinese medicine alongside Western medical approaches like chemotherapy and radiation.
Not always; earlier detection and advances in treatment can lead to better outcomes for many types of cancer.
