Cancer in Chinese
Cancer in Chinese is 巨蟹座, 癌症, 癌癥 — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
Cancer in Chinese
巨蟹座
Pronounced: Jù xiè zuò
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
癌症
Pronounced: ái zhèng
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
癌癥
Pronounced: ái zhēng
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
What does "Cancer" mean?
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noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
"Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer."
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noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
"Corruption became a cancer within the organisation."
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noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.
"As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive."
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Cancer in a sentence
- Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer.
- Researchers are developing new treatments for lung cancer.
- Corruption became a cancer within the organisation.
- As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive.
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What is "Cancer" in Chinese?
"Cancer" in Chinese is 巨蟹座, 癌症, 癌癥. Cancer means: A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
How do you pronounce 巨蟹座?
"Cancer" in Chinese is 巨蟹座, pronounced "Jù xiè zuò".
How do you use "Cancer" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer." In Chinese, "Cancer" is 巨蟹座, 癌症, 癌癥.
Are there other ways to say "Cancer" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "Cancer": 巨蟹座, 癌症, 癌癥.
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