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防治

fángzhì
verb HSK 5 #30,755

Meanings

  1. 1 to prevent and cure (disease)
  2. 2 prevention and treatment

Characters

防
fáng
to prevent; to guard against
治
zhì
to cure; to treat; to govern
To prevent and cure - a combined approach to disease or pest control.

Examples

HSK 3
这种药可以防治感冒。
Zhèzhǒng yào kěyǐ fángzhì gǎnmào.
This medicine can prevent and treat colds.
HSK 5
环境污染的防治很重要。
Huánjìng wūrǎn de fángzhì hěn zhòngyào.
The prevention and control of environmental pollution is very important.
HSK 7-9
我们要积极防治传染病。
Wǒmen yào jījí fángzhì chuánrǎnbìng.
We must actively prevent and treat infectious diseases.

Tips

usage
防治 combines prevention (防) and treatment (治) into one concept. It's commonly used in medical and environmental contexts. 防治结合 (prevention and treatment combined) is a key principle of Chinese public health.
usage
预防 = to prevent. 治疗 = to treat/cure. 防治 bridges both concepts. 防 alone = to guard against. 治 alone = to govern or cure.

Stroke Order

防 fáng
治 zhì