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The Vietnamese word "bệnh" is a noun that means "disease," "illness," or "sickness." It refers to any condition that negatively affects health. Here’s a deeper look into the word:

Basic Usage

• Lâm bệnh: This phrase means "to be taken ill" or "to fall ill." It can be used when someone suddenly becomes sick.

  • Example: "Tôi lâm bệnh và phải nghỉ làm." (I fell ill and had to take a break from work.)

• Bệnh nào thuốc nấy: This saying translates to "each disease has its own cure," meaning that different problems require different solutions.

  • Example: "Khi gặp khó khăn, hãy nhớ rằng bệnh nào thuốc nấy." (When facing difficulties, remember that each problem has its own solution.)

• Bệnh sởi: This specifically refers to "measles," a contagious viral disease.

  • Example: "Trẻ em cần tiêm phòng bệnh sởi." (Children need to get vaccinated against measles.)

• Phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh: This proverb means "prevention is better than cure," emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures.

  • Example: "Bạn nên rửa tay thường xuyên vì phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh." (You should wash your hands regularly because prevention is better than cure.)

Advanced Usage

• Bệnh nghề nghiệp: This term refers to an "occupational disease," which is a disease caused by the work environment or practices.

  • Example: "Công nhân dễ mắc bệnh nghề nghiệp do tiếp xúc với hóa chất độc hại." (Workers are likely to suffer from occupational diseases due to exposure to toxic chemicals.)

• Bệnh xã hội: This means a "social disease" or "social evil," often referring to issues like drug addiction or other societal problems.

  • Example: "Chúng ta cần giải quyết bệnh xã hội để cải thiện chất lượng cuộc sống." (We need to address social diseases to improve the quality of life.)

• Trouble (in a machine): "Bệnh" can also refer to issues or problems in machines, such as "tìm ra bệnh của chiếc máy khâu," which means "to find the trouble in the sewing machine."

  • Example: "Kỹ thuật viên đang tìm ra bệnh của chiếc máy." (The technician is looking for the trouble in the machine.)

Word Variants

• Bệnh tật: This term means "diseases" or "illnesses" in general, often used to refer to various health conditions collectively.
• Bệnh nhân: This means "patient," referring to a person receiving medical care.

Different Meanings

• While "bệnh" primarily refers to diseases or illnesses, it can also denote problems or troubles in non-medical contexts, such as machinery or systems.

Synonyms

• Căn bệnh: This means "condition" or "disease," often used to refer to more specific diseases.
• Khó chịu: This means "discomfort" or "unease," which can describe a less severe or temporary illness.

Academic

noun

1. Disease, illness, sickness
   • lâm bệnh
     to be taken ill, to fall ill
   • bệnh nào thuốc nấy
     each disease has its own cure; desperate diseases must have desperate diseases
   • bệnh sởi
     measles
   • phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh
     prevention is better than cure
   • bệnh nghề nghiệp
     an occupational disease
   • bệnh xã hội
     a social disease, a social evil
2. Trouble (in a machine)
   • tìm ra bệnh của chiếc máy khâu