bịnh dịch

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The Vietnamese word "bệnh dịch" is a noun that translates to "plague" or "epidemic" in English. It refers to a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that affects many people at the same time. This term is often used when discussing serious health crises, such as outbreaks of diseases that can spread rapidly within communities or countries.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bệnh dịch" is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports, health discussions, or academic papers.
• It can be used to describe both historical and ongoing outbreaks.

Example:

• "Bệnh dịch Covid-19 đã ảnh hưởng đến toàn cầu." (The COVID-19 epidemic has affected the entire world.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "bệnh dịch" can also be used in phrases that discuss the impact of epidemics on society or health systems, such as: - "Bệnh dịch lây lan nhanh chóng." (The epidemic spreads rapidly.) - "Chúng ta cần có biện pháp để ngăn chặn bệnh dịch." (We need measures to prevent the epidemic.)

Word Variants:

• "Bệnh" means "disease" or "illness."
• "Dịch" can mean "epidemic" or "outbreak."

Different Meanings:

While "bệnh dịch" specifically refers to a large-scale outbreak of disease, the word "dịch" alone can also refer to other contexts, such as "translation" or "to shift." However, when combined with "bệnh," it specifically refers to epidemics.

Synonyms:

• "Dịch bệnh" (disease outbreak): This is a similar term that also refers to an outbreak of disease but can include smaller instances as well.
• "Bệnh truyền nhiễm" (infectious disease): This term refers to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another, which may lead to epidemics.

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noun

1. plague; epidemic