Chinese

gǎnrǎn
Meaning: to infect; to influence; infection
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他的笑聲感染了所有人。
他的笑声感染了所有人。
His laughter infected everyone.
傷口必須徹底消毒以防止感染。
The wound must be thoroughly disinfected to prevent infection.
醫生給他開了抗生素來治療細菌感染。
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for him to treat a bacterial infection.
醫生說他的氣管受到了感染。
The doctor said his trachea was infected.
傷口若處理不當,將會引起細菌感染。
If the wound is not treated properly, it will cause bacterial infection.

Usage Notes

Can refer to medical infection or the spread of emotions/influence.

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