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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
传染病chuánrǎnbìnginfectious diseaseHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #11533, Hard
传染病chuánrǎnbìngcontagious diseaseHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #11533, Hard
传染病chuánrǎnbìngpestilenceHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #11533, Hard
chuánrǎnbìng(chuan2ran3bing4)chuan ran bing T2
  1. 1infectious disease
  2. 2contagious disease
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March 24, 2026

传染病(傳染病)chuánrǎnbìng(chuan2ran3bing4)

传染病 refers to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another, often causing outbreaks in communities. Common usage includes discussions in medical, public health, and educational contexts, especially during epidemics or health crises.

Strokes25Frequency#11533DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussions about 传染病 are particularly relevant due to the experiences with SARS and COVID-19, highlighting the importance of public health and community responsibility in managing outbreaks.

Memory tip

Think of 传 (chuan2) as 'to pass on' and 染 (ran3) as 'to dye' – together they depict passing on an infection like dye spreading on fabric. The word 病 (bing4) means 'disease,' so you can visualize a fabric stained with a contagious dye representing the spread of illness.

Meanings of 传染病

chuánrǎnbìng(chuan2ran3bing4)
1infectious disease
2contagious disease
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传染病Simplified
傳染病Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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感染病 (gǎnrǎnbìng) vs 传染病 (chuánrǎnbìng): 传染病 specifically emphasizes diseases that are communicable between individuals, while 感染病 may refer more broadly to any disease caused by an infection, not necessarily implying transmission from person to person.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone of the word; improper pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal settings, such as healthcare discussions, and may appear in collocations like '传染病疫情' (epidemic of infectious diseases).

HSK Study Tips

This term may not be in the basic HSK levels, but it is relevant for students preparing for HSK 5 or above, especially when discussing health topics. Focus on related vocabulary like 疫情 (epidemic) and 预防 (prevention) to build context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 传染病 with other types of diseases, such as 慢性病 (chronic disease). It's important to note that 传染病 specifically refers to contagious diseases. For example, saying '传染病是慢性病' (infectious disease is chronic disease) is incorrect; the correct form is '传染病和慢性病是不同的' (infectious diseases and chronic diseases are different).

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Component characters

传chuánbiography
HSK 56 strokes亻
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染rǎnto dye
HSK 69 strokes木
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病bìngillness
HSK 110 strokes疒
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How to say infectious disease in Chinese

“infectious disease” in Chinese is传染病chuánrǎnbìng

传染病 refers to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another, often causing outbreaks in communities. Common usage includes discussions in medical, public health, and educational contexts, especially during epidemics or health crises.

When to use 传染病

Be cautious with the tone of the word; improper pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal settings, such as healthcare discussions, and may appear in collocations like '传染病疫情' (epidemic of infectious diseases).

传染病 or something close to it

感染病 (gǎnrǎnbìng) vs 传染病 (chuánrǎnbìng): 传染病 specifically emphasizes diseases that are communicable between individuals, while 感染病 may refer more broadly to any disease caused by an infection, not necessarily implying transmission from person to person.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 传染病 with other types of diseases, such as 慢性病 (chronic disease). It's important to note that 传染病 specifically refers to contagious diseases. For example, saying '传染病是慢性病' (infectious disease is chronic disease) is incorrect; the correct form is '传染病和慢性病是不同的' (infectious diseases and chronic diseases are different).

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It is pronounced as chuan2 ran3 bing4, with the second and third syllables having a falling tone.

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