No. 238 in Chinese
卫生
Hygiene; sanitation.
In a sentence
这个餐馆的卫生非常好。
The hygiene of this restaurant is very good.
In this sentence, '卫生' refers to cleanliness and sanitation, indicating the general state of healthfulness or cleanliness in a specific context.
我们需要更多的公共卫生措施。
We need more public health measures.
Here, '卫生' is used in the context of public health, relating to systems or measures taken to ensure the health and well-being of the public.
洗手是一个好的卫生习惯。
Washing hands is a good hygienic habit.
In this instance, '卫生' describes practices or habits that promote hygiene or cleanliness on an individual level.
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