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The term is used primarily in medical contexts, and learners should be aware of its formal register. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the correct pronunciation. It is often used in phrases related to health and disease.
While 疟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to health-related language at higher levels. Students should focus on learning related terms for diseases and symptoms to enhance their medical vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 疟 (malaria) with 病 (bìng, illness) due to their related meanings. For example, saying '我有病' (I have illness) is too general when specifically referring to malaria; use '我得了疟' (I have malaria) instead.
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Etymology of 疟
sickness
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How to say malaria; intermittent fever in Chinese
“malaria; intermittent fever” in Chinese is疟
The character 疟 (è) refers to malaria, a serious infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is characterized by recurrent fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. In a broader context, it can also refer to intermittent fevers in general.
When to use 疟
The term is used primarily in medical contexts, and learners should be aware of its formal register. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the correct pronunciation. It is often used in phrases related to health and disease.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疟 (malaria) with 病 (bìng, illness) due to their related meanings. For example, saying '我有病' (I have illness) is too general when specifically referring to malaria; use '我得了疟' (I have malaria) instead.
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Grammar patterns of 疟
疟 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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盼望有一天有人会研制出一种能有效预防____疾的疫苗。
Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria.
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疟 specifically refers to malaria, while terms like 发热 (fārè) refer to fever in a more general sense.
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