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隔离
gélí
Description
“隔离”的意思是把人或东西分开，让他们不能接触。
The meaning of "隔离" is to separate people or things so they cannot come into contact.
生病的时候，有的人需要隔离，这样病就不会传给别人。
When someone is sick, some people need to be隔离 so the illness won't spread to others.
Meanings
隔离gélí
to isolate; to quarantine; to keep apart
医生让他在家隔离两个星期。
The doctor told him to quarantine at home for two weeks.
隔离gélí
isolation; quarantine; separation
隔离结束后，他终于可以出门了。
After the quarantine ended, he could finally go out.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
隔 means 'to separate' + 离 means 'to leave/part', together 'to keep apart'.
- Nuance
often used in medical contexts (quarantine) but also for general separation.
In videos
“整个的环境非常的隔离”
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