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疫情
yìqíng
Description
疫情是说一种病在很多人中间传开的情况。
"疫情" refers to a situation where a disease spreads among many people.
这几年，我们经常在新闻里听到这个词。
In recent years, we often hear the word "疫情" in the news.
Meanings
疫情yìqíng
epidemic situation; disease outbreak
疫情期间，很多人在家工作。
During the pandemic, many people worked from home.
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Notes
- Etymology
疫 means 'epidemic/plague' + 情 means 'situation/condition'.
- Nuance
refers to the overall situation of an outbreak, not the disease itself (疾病).
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