Definitions
happen to; sorrow; suffer from
Etymology phono-semantic
heart
Semantic:
忄
About
The character "罹" is structurally composed of the net radical "罒" positioned above the component "惟", a combination that reflects its etymological origin in the concept of being caught or entangled, as suggested by the net imagery. This configuration originally conveyed meanings associated with capture or encountering entanglement, which gradually extended to encompass broader notions of suffering or misfortune. Over centuries, its application shifted from physical ensnarement to abstract adversities, such as falling ill or experiencing disasters, solidifying its role in denoting affliction. In modern usage, it is primarily employed in lexical compounds like "罹患" for contracting disease or "罹难" for perishing in a catastrophe, maintaining its core association with adverse occurrences.
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他罹患了感冒。
去年他罹患了肺炎。
她不幸罹患了重病。
由于污染，许多人罹患癌症。
这位老人罹患的疾病很难治愈。
该国人民常罹患营养不良。
长期压力可能使人罹患心理疾病。
研究表明，吸烟者罹患肺癌的风险显著增高。