瘧 (nüè) - Malaria — an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, & also refers to intermittent or periodic conditions.

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Malaria — an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by recurring chills and fever;

also refers to intermittent or periodic conditions.

Malaria — an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes,also refers to intermittent or periodic conditions.

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MalariaMalarial feverMalaria preventionMalaria patientMalaria outbreakMalaria treatment

Synonyms

  • 疟疾— Malaria (the full disease name)

Antonyms

  • 健康— Health (opposite of disease state)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was diagnosed with malaria (疟疾).
  • The patient had a malarial fever (疟热).
  • This region has a high incidence of malaria (疟病).
  • Malaria prevention is crucial in tropical areas (疟防).

Collocations

  • Malaria(疟疾)
  • Malarial fever(疟热)
  • Malaria prevention(疟防)
  • Malaria patient(疟人)
  • Malaria outbreak(疟发)
  • Malaria treatment(疟疗)

Idioms

  • To suffer from malaria(患疟)
  • Malaria and dysentery(疟痢)
  • Malaria and typhoid(疟伤寒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Malaria has been recognized in Chinese medicine for centuries as a recurring fever disease.
  • The character reflects the understanding of periodic illnesses in traditional Chinese medical theory.
  • Historically associated with swampy, humid regions where mosquitoes breed.

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