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Expressing 'stroke' with 中风 (zhòngfēng)
Explanation
中风 (zhòngfēng) refers to a stroke, a serious medical condition caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain. It is used as a noun in medical and health-related contexts, often appearing in lists of diseases or health risks. The word is formal and commonly found in news reports and health advisories.
Examples
爷爷去年中风了，现在右手还不太灵活。
Yéye qùnián zhòngfēng le, xiànzài yòushǒu hái bù tài línghuó.
Grandpa had a stroke last year, and his right hand still isn't very flexible.
高血压患者要特别注意预防中风。
Gāo xuèyā huànzhě yào tèbié zhùyì yùfáng zhòngfēng.
Patients with high blood pressure should pay special attention to stroke prevention.
医生说中风后的前三个月是恢复的关键期。
Yīshēng shuō zhòngfēng hòu de qián sān gè yuè shì huīfù de guānjiànqī.
The doctor said the first three months after a stroke are the critical recovery period.