防治

fáng zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to prevent and cure
2. prevention and cure

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 预防 yù fáng 预防 yù fáng to prevent 预防 emphasizes proactive prevention, while 防治 covers both prevention and treatment.: to prevent
• 治疗 zhì liáo 治疗 zhì liáo to treat (an illness) 治疗 refers specifically to treatment or therapy, distinct from the combined meaning of 防治.: to treat (an illness)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

防治 is a compound verb meaning 'prevent and cure', often used in medical and public health contexts. Do not confuse with 预防 (prevention only) or 治疗 (treatment only).

Example Sentences

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这种疫苗可以 防治 流感。

This vaccine can prevent and treat influenza.

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Child Words of 防治

• 治 治 zhì: to rule
• 防 防 fáng: to protect