Giãn cách

/zɛ̤n kɑk/
phraseIntermediate
🏥Medicine
formal

The practice of maintaining physical distance from others to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, especially during outbreaks or pandemics.

Chính phủ khuyến cáo mọi người giãn cách để giảm nguy cơ lây nhiễm.

The government recommends social distancing to reduce the risk of infection.

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This term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collocations

giãn cách xã hộisocial distancinggiãn cách vật lýphysical distancing

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Related Phrases

giãn cách xã hộiphrase
social distancing
giãn cách vật lýphrase
physical distancing

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'giãn cách' when referring to measures to prevent disease spread, especially in formal or public health contexts.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Always use 'giãn cách' in the context of health and safety, not for general spacing or separation.

📖Word Origin

From 'giãn' (to stretch) + 'cách' (distance), literally meaning 'to stretch apart' or 'to keep apart'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in public health guidelines and media during disease outbreaks.

Word Breakdown

giãn
to stretch
root
+
cách
distance
root
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