Writing
传染 (chuánrǎn) — how to say "to infect" in Chinese
传染
To infect, to be contagious
verb
Character composition
传
to transmit
染
to dye, to infect
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
传染给
chuánrǎn gěi
infect someone
容易传染
róngyì chuánrǎn
easily spread
Examples
感冒是一种很容易传染的疾病，所以生病时最好戴口罩。
The common cold is a very contagious disease, so it's best to wear a mask when you're sick.
传染疾病。
Infectious disease.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to infect" in Chinese?
"to infect" in Chinese is 传染 (chuánrǎn).
What does 传染 mean in English?
传染 (chuánrǎn) means "To infect, to be contagious".
How is 传染 pronounced?
It is pronounced chuánrǎn (written as chuanran). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to infect" in Chinese characters?
It is written 传染: 传 has 6 strokes, 染 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 传染?
传染 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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