ji1 bo1 laai1 beng6 duk6伊波拉病毒
Jyutpingji1 bo1 laai1 beng6 duk6
Yaleyī bō lāai behng duhk
Definition
Ebola virus; a highly infectious virus causing severe hemorrhagic fever.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in formal or medical contexts when discussing public health or news. It is a direct transliteration of the name of the river where the virus was first identified. Unlike common illnesses, it is almost never used in casual conversation unless referring specifically to the outbreak or scientific research.
Examples
I heard that the Ebola virus is very terrifying.
Do you know how the Ebola virus spreads?
Related words
Common phrases
Ebola virus outbreak
prevent Ebola virus
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