传染 meaning and pronunciation

传染
Simplified word
傳染
Traditional word

传染 English definition

chuán rǎn
  • to infect
  • contagious

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  • 传 (chuán): to pass on; to spread; to transmit; to infect; to transfer; to circulate; to conduct (electricity);
  • 染 (rǎn): to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate; to add color washes to a painting;