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    The noun 癌症 (áizhèng) for "cancer"

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    Explanation

    癌症 (áizhèng) is a noun meaning "cancer," referring to the medical disease. It is the standard term used in both everyday conversation and medical contexts when discussing cancer diagnoses, treatment, and related health topics.

    Examples

    • 现在很多癌症如果发现得早是可以治愈的。

      Xiànzài hěn duō áizhèng rúguǒ fāxiàn de zǎo shì kěyǐ zhìyù de.

      Nowadays many cancers can be cured if detected early.

    • 医生建议每年做体检来预防癌症。

      Yīshēng jiànyì měi nián zuò tǐjiǎn lái yùfáng áizhèng.

      Doctors recommend getting an annual checkup to prevent cancer.

    • 他和癌症斗争了五年,非常坚强。

      Tā hé áizhèng dòuzhēng le wǔ nián, fēicháng jiānqiáng.

      He fought cancer for five years and was very strong.

    The noun 癌症 (áizhèng) for "cancer" | Chinese Grammar