The Vietnamese word "sốt rét" refers to "malaria," which is a serious disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
In a more formal context, you might encounter the term "sốt rét" in health discussions, medical literature, or in conversations about public health measures to prevent malaria.
While "sốt rét" is the main term for malaria, you might also come across related terms: - "Thuốc sốt rét": malaria medicine - "Phòng chống sốt rét": malaria prevention
"Sốt" on its own means "fever," while "rét" refers to "cold." Together, they specifically point to the illness caused by malaria. Keep in mind that "sốt" can be used in other contexts to describe different types of fever.
In a medical context, "sốt rét" can be synonymous with: - "Bệnh sốt rét" (malaria disease) - "Căn bệnh sốt rét" (the malaria illness)