Chinese

liúgǎn
Meaning: flu; influenza
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

每年冬天都有很多人患上流感。
Many people catch the flu every winter.
這種疫苗對防治流感非常有效。
This vaccine is very effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
醫院為流感疫情備戰,提前調整病房。
The hospital prepared for a flu outbreak and adjusted its wards in advance.
經過多次檢查,他最終被確診為流感。
After multiple examinations, he was finally diagnosed with the flu.
為了預防流感,大家應該定期接種疫苗。
To prevent the flu, everyone should get vaccinated regularly.

Usage Notes

Short for 流行性感冒 (liúxíngxìng gǎnmào).

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