感染

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 伤口处理不当容易感染。▶ —
   A wound easily gets infected if not treated properly.
2. 他的热情感染了周围的人。▶ —
   His enthusiasm infected those around him.

Collocations

Mnemonic

感 gǎn "to feel/be affected" + 染 rǎn "to dye/infect": to be dyed/affected, i.e. to be infected; also to influence emotionally. ① to get infected (伤口感染) ② to move or inspire (感染力 = appeal). Contrast 传染: 感染 leans to being infected/inspiring, 传染 to passing on.

Related

Quick check

1. What is a subtle difference between 感染 and 传染?

   • 感染 = to be infected/to inspire; 传染 = to pass on (spread)
   • opposites
   • 感染 = color; 传染 = taste
   • 传染 = past only