隔离

gé lí
verbIntermediate to isolate
formal

To separate or keep apart from others, typically to prevent the spread of disease or contamination.

医院要求所有确诊病例进行隔离治疗。

The hospital requires all confirmed cases to undergo isolation treatment.

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Commonly used in medical and public health contexts.

🏥Medicine
technical

To segregate or quarantine individuals or groups to control the spread of infection.

政府宣布对来自高风险地区的旅客进行隔离检疫。

The government announced quarantine isolation for travelers from high-risk areas.

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Often used in official announcements and health protocols.

general

To keep something or someone apart from others for safety or security reasons.

为了保护稀有动物,我们需要将它们与其他动物隔离。

To protect endangered animals, we need to isolate them from other animals.

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Can also refer to physical separation in non-medical contexts.

Collocations

隔离治疗isolation treatment隔离检疫quarantine isolation隔离设施isolation facility

Related Phrases

自我隔离phrase
self-isolation
强制隔离phrase
mandatory isolation

💡Pro Tip

Medical Context

In medical contexts, '隔离' often refers to quarantine or isolation to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Gold Rule

Usage in Public Health

'隔离' is a critical term in public health policies and protocols, especially during disease outbreaks.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '隔' (to separate) and '离' (to leave or part), indicating the act of keeping apart.

📝Usage Notes

The term is widely used in medical contexts, especially during outbreaks or pandemics. It can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional or social separation.

Word Breakdown

to separate
root
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to leave or part
root
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