致病 (zhì bìng) — to cause illness; to lead to disease

Definition

A formal/technical verb meaning 'to cause disease' — used in medical and scientific contexts (air pollution, viruses, genetics), not everyday talk. Pairs with agents or factors rather than people.

verb

to cause illnessto lead to disease

Examples

致病。
Cháng qī áo yè hěn róng yì zhì bìng.
Staying up late for a long time can easily cause illness.
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Tā yīn wèi bú zhù yì wèi shēng zhì le bìng.
He got sick because he didn't pay attention to hygiene.
致病，。
Kōng qì wū rǎn huì zhì bìng, yí dìng yào dài kǒu zhào.
Air pollution can lead to illness, so be sure to wear a mask.

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