瘟疫

• Pinyin: wēn yì
• Desglose de hanzi: 瘟 = 疒 + 昷 (epidemic sickness — illness that spreads with warmth); 疫 = 疒 + 殳 (infectious disease — sickness spread by force)

Significado

Peste; epidemia grave.

Historically significant in Chinese history, with numerous recorded outbreaks. In modern usage, refers broadly to major epidemic events. Used in medical, historical, and literary contexts. Carries a grave, serious connotation — more severe and archaic-sounding than 传染病.

Ejemplos

1. 中世纪欧洲曾爆发大规模瘟疫，夺去了数以百万计人的生命。
2. 政府迅速采取隔离措施，成功遏制了瘟疫的进一步蔓延。
3. 历史上每一次大规模瘟疫都深刻改变了人类社会的结构与走向。

Guía de uso

Contexto: medicine, history, public health

Tono: serious

Correcto

• 古代一旦爆发瘟疫，往往造成大批人口死亡，整个社会陷入动荡不安。(In ancient times, an outbreak of plague often caused mass deaths and plunged entire societies into turmoil.)
• 现代医学和公共卫生体系的建立，大大降低了瘟疫对人类的威胁。(The establishment of modern medicine and public health systems has greatly reduced the threat of plagues to humanity.)

Incorrecto

• 感冒是一种小瘟疫 — for ordinary illness, use 感冒 or 小病; 瘟疫 is reserved for large-scale, life-threatening epidemic diseases, not minor ailments

Origen e historia

瘟 (epidemic sickness, pestilence) + 疫 (infectious disease)

Contexto cultural

Época: Ancient to modern

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal