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霍乱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
霍乱huòluàncholeraHSK 7, unknown, rank #14251, Hard
huòluàn(huo4luan4) T4
  1. 1cholera
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March 24, 2026
霍乱(霍亂)huòluàn(huo4luan4)

霍乱 (huòluàn) refers to cholera, an infectious disease characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration. It is often associated with contaminated water and poor sanitation, making it a significant public health concern in certain regions. Understanding this term is crucial when discussing health issues or public health policies in Chinese-speaking contexts.

Frequency#14251DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

Cholera has historical significance in China, particularly during outbreaks in the past that led to significant public health reforms. This term is often encountered in discussions about hygiene practices and governmental responses to health crises.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'huo' (火) fire causing chaos (乱) in a village due to a cholera outbreak. The fire symbolizes the urgency and danger of the disease while the chaos reflects the disorder it brings to community health.

Meanings of 霍乱

huòluàn(huo4luan4)
1cholera
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About 霍乱

霍乱Simplified
霍亂Traditional
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AI Study Notes for 霍乱

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'huo' (火) fire causing chaos (乱) in a village due to a cholera outbreak. The fire symbolizes the urgency and danger of the disease while the chaos reflects the disorder it brings to community health.

Usage Notes

霍乱 is typically used in medical or public health discussions and is a formal term. Common mistakes include confusing it with other gastrointestinal illnesses; remember that 霍乱 specifically refers to cholera. Use it in contexts discussing epidemics or health reports.

HSK Study Tips

While 霍乱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this term can enhance comprehension of health-related discussions at higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing similar terms related to diseases and public health.

Cultural Note

Cholera has historical significance in China, particularly during outbreaks in the past that led to significant public health reforms. This term is often encountered in discussions about hygiene practices and governmental responses to health crises.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 霍乱 with similar terms like 腹泻 (fùxiè, diarrhea). For example, saying '我有霍乱' (I have diarrhea) instead of '我有腹泻' is incorrect. Use 霍乱 specifically for cholera-related contexts.

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Component Characters

霍huòsuddenly
16 strokes雨
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乱luànin confusion or disorder
HSK 47 strokes乚
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Cultural Notes for 霍乱

🏮Cultural insight

Cholera has historical significance in China, particularly during outbreaks in the past that led to significant public health reforms. This term is often encountered in discussions about hygiene practices and governmental responses to health crises.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, cholera is often viewed through the lens of historical pandemics, whereas in China, recent outbreaks have led to ongoing public health campaigns and a strong emphasis on sanitation.

Frequently Asked Questions about 霍乱

霍乱 translates to cholera, an infectious disease.