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Definition
To suffer from leprosy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical and stigmatized condition of leprosy. It is rarely used in a literal medical sense today, as the modern medical term 麻風病 is preferred in formal or clinical contexts. The term often carries a heavy, archaic, or even derogatory weight due to historical social exclusion of patients.
Examples
He looks like he has leprosy, his whole body is covered in red spots.
In the past, people would be very scared when they saw leprosy patients.
Related words
Common phrases
leprosy patient
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe common skin rashes or allergies, as it is culturally sensitive and implies a severe, contagious disease. Using it casually to describe someone with a minor skin condition can be highly offensive.
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