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.
- 。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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