疟 (nüè) - Malaria & intermittent fever

疟Tone 4

nüè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 疒

柠七

疟 · nüè

Malaria;

intermittent fever;

refers to diseases with periodic chills and fever.

Malariaintermittent feverrefers to diseases with periodic chills and fever.

Usage highlights

MalariaAntiMalaria parasiteMalaria preventionMalaria vaccineMalaria outbreak

Synonyms

  • 疟疾— malaria
  • 瘴气— miasma (historically associated with malaria)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He contracted malaria (疟疾).
  • This region has a high incidence of malaria (疟疾高发).
  • Anti-malaria drugs (抗疟药) are essential in tropical areas.

Collocations

  • Malaria(疟疾)
  • Anti-malaria(抗疟)
  • Malaria parasite(疟原虫)
  • Malaria prevention(防疟)
  • Malaria vaccine(疟疾疫苗)
  • Malaria outbreak(疟疾爆发)

Idioms

  • To suffer from malaria(疟疾缠身)
  • Malaria and dysentery(疟痢)
  • Malaria ghosts(疟鬼 - ancient term for malaria-causing spirits)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, malaria was a major health threat in southern China, often attributed to 'miasma' or evil spirits ('疟鬼').
  • The character's structure combines the sickness radical (疒) with 虐 (cruelty), reflecting the disease's harsh, recurring nature.

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