防治

fáng zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to prevent and cure
2. prevention and cure

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

预防

yù fáng

to prevent

预防 emphasizes proactive prevention, while 防治 covers both prevention and treatment.

治疗

zhì liáo

to treat (an illness)

治疗 refers specifically to treatment or therapy, distinct from the combined meaning of 防治.

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

to rule

to protect

防治