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March 24, 2026
感染gǎnrǎn(gan3ran3)
感染 (gǎn rǎn) means 'to infect' or 'to influence.' It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe the spread of diseases, but can also refer to emotional or social influences. The term conveys both a physical and metaphorical sense of transmission.
Frequency#2067DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, discussions about 感染 often relate to public health, especially during outbreaks like SARS or COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'guy' (gǎn) who is 'running' (rǎn) around spreading a virus, infecting everyone he meets. The character 感 combines the radical for 'feeling' (心) with the idea of 'infection', suggesting a deep emotional or physical impact.
Meanings of 感染
gǎnrǎn(gan3ran3)
1infection
2to infect
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About 感染
感染Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2067Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 感染
Quick Contrast
感染 (gǎnrǎn) vs 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) — use 感染 for direct infection or contagion, while 影响 refers to general influence or effect.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'guy' (gǎn) who is 'running' (rǎn) around spreading a virus, infecting everyone he meets. The character 感 combines the radical for 'feeling' (心) with the idea of 'infection', suggesting a deep emotional or physical impact.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 感染, as incorrect tones can change the meaning entirely. The word is typically used in formal contexts, especially in healthcare discussions. Common collocations include 感染病 (gǎn rǎn bìng) meaning 'infectious disease.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 感染 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to health and emotions. Students at this level should focus on using it in both medical and everyday contexts to describe various influences.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, discussions about 感染 often relate to public health, especially during outbreaks like SARS or COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 感染 with 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) and use them interchangeably, but 感染 specifically implies a more direct infection or transmission. For example, saying '我感染了情绪' (wǒ gǎn rǎnle qíngxù) is incorrect; instead, use '我受到了情绪的影响' (wǒ shòudàole qíngxù de yǐngxiǎng).
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Grammar Patterns of 感染
感染 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
In Chinese society, discussions about 感染 often relate to public health, especially during outbreaks like SARS or COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 感染
Synonyms include 传染 (chuánrǎn) which specifically means 'to transmit' or 'to spread,' and 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) which means 'to influence.'
Yes, 感染 can also describe emotional influences, such as how someone's enthusiasm can 'infect' others.
It is pronounced with the third tone for both characters: gǎn rǎn, with a falling and then rising intonation.
