B1 noun Neutral

卫生

[wei˥˩ ʂəŋ˥]

The practice of maintaining cleanliness to prevent disease and promote good health. It can refer to personal cleanliness or public health systems.

Examples

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1

这家餐厅的卫生条件非常糟糕。

The hygiene conditions of this restaurant are very poor.

2

公共卫生事业对社会发展至关重要。

Public health services are crucial to social development.

3

员工必须穿戴整洁以符合卫生标准。

Employees must dress neatly to meet hygiene standards.

Word Family

Noun
卫生间
Adjective
卫生的
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Memory Tip

卫 (Protect) + 生 (Life). To protect life, you must stay clean.

Quick Quiz

饭前洗手是一个很好的___习惯。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 卫生

Examples

1

这家餐厅的卫生条件非常糟糕。

everyday

The hygiene conditions of this restaurant are very poor.

2

公共卫生事业对社会发展至关重要。

academic

Public health services are crucial to social development.

3

员工必须穿戴整洁以符合卫生标准。

business

Employees must dress neatly to meet hygiene standards.

4

在手术室里,卫生要求是最高的。

formal

In the operating room, hygiene requirements are the highest.

5

记得洗手,讲究点卫生。

informal

Remember to wash your hands; pay some attention to hygiene.

Word Family

Noun
卫生间
Adjective
卫生的

Common Collocations

公共卫生 public health
个人卫生 personal hygiene
卫生标准 hygiene standards
讲究卫生 to pay attention to hygiene
卫生设施 sanitation facilities

Common Phrases

卫生组织

health organization

卫生检查

sanitary inspection

环境卫生

environmental sanitation

Often Confused With

卫生 vs 健康

健康 refers to the state of being well (health), while 卫生 refers to the practices that lead to that state (hygiene).

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Usage Notes

Used both as a noun (hygiene) and an adjective (sanitary).

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes learners confuse 卫生 (hygiene) with 卫生间 (toilet/bathroom).

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Memory Tip

卫 (Protect) + 生 (Life). To protect life, you must stay clean.

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Word Origin

Originally meant 'preserving life' in ancient texts.

Grammar Patterns

注意... 符合...标准
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Cultural Context

The concept of 'Ai Guo Wei Sheng' (Patriotic Health) is a long-standing public campaign in China.

Quick Quiz

饭前洗手是一个很好的___习惯。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 卫生

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