Chinese

huàn
Meaning: to worry about; to contract (a disease); disaster; trouble
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

患

Example sentences

He is always worried about personal gains and losses in this matter.
醫生診斷他患了普通感冒。
医生诊断他患了普通感冒。
The doctor diagnosed him with a common cold.
每年冬天都有很多人患上流感。
Many people catch the flu every winter.
過度肥胖會增加患心臟病的風險。
过度肥胖会增加患心脏病的风险。
Excessive obesity increases the risk of heart disease.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb meaning to worry or to suffer from a disease, or as a noun meaning disaster or trouble.

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