免疫力 en 30 segundos
- 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) means immunity or resistance to disease, literal 'power to avoid plagues.'
- It is a noun frequently used with verbs like 提高 (improve) and 增强 (strengthen).
- It is a common topic in health, lifestyle, and medical conversations in China.
- Commonly confused with 抵抗力 (resistance), which is more colloquial but similar.
The term 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) is a fundamental concept in both modern medicine and daily Chinese conversation, referring to the body's biological ability to resist infections, toxins, and diseases. In a literal sense, the characters break down into '免' (miǎn - to exempt or avoid), '疫' (yì - plague or epidemic), and '力' (lì - power or strength). Together, they form the 'power to avoid plagues.' While it is a scientific term, English speakers will find it used frequently in casual settings, especially when discussing health, lifestyle, and seasonal changes.
- Biological Defense
- In a medical context, it describes the immune system's capacity to identify and neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses. When a doctor says your '免疫力' is low, they are suggesting that your white blood cells or overall defense mechanisms are not functioning at their peak.
- Lifestyle Indicator
- In daily life, Chinese people use this word to explain why someone gets sick often. If you catch a cold every time the weather changes, your friends might tell you that your '免疫力太差' (immunity is too poor). It is often linked to habits like sleep, diet, and exercise.
- Metaphorical Usage
- Beyond biology, the term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person's psychological or social resistance to negative influences. For instance, one might have 'immunity' to flattery or 'immunity' to online rumors, meaning they are not easily swayed or affected by them.
经常锻炼可以提高身体的免疫力。
— Regular exercise can improve the body's immunity.
The concept of 免疫力 is deeply ingrained in the Chinese mindset regarding holistic health. Unlike the Western focus on specific germs, Chinese health culture often focuses on the 'internal environment.' If your internal defense (免疫力) is strong, external 'evil' (pathogens) cannot enter. This makes the word a cornerstone of wellness discussions, appearing in advertisements for vitamins, health supplements, and organic foods.
熬夜会让你的免疫力下降。
— Staying up late will cause your immunity to drop.
You will encounter this word in news reports during flu seasons or pandemics, in sports science, and even in parenting advice. Parents are particularly concerned about their children's 免疫力, often debating which milk powder or sports activity best fosters a child's resistance to illness. It is a word that bridges the gap between high-level science and the kitchen-table talk of health and longevity.
Using 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) correctly involves pairing it with specific verbs that describe its increase, decrease, or maintenance. In Chinese, nouns like this often function as the object of a verb or the subject of a state-change sentence. Understanding these collocations is key to sounding natural.
- Verb Pairing: Increase
- The most common verbs for 'improving' or 'strengthening' immunity are 提高 (tígāo) and 增强 (zēngqiáng). 提高 is general 'improvement,' while 增强 emphasizes making it 'stronger' or 'more robust.'
- Verb Pairing: Decrease
- To describe immunity 'dropping' or 'weakening,' use 下降 (xiàjiàng) or 减弱 (jiǎnruò). 下降 is very common when talking about the effects of stress or lack of sleep.
多吃蔬菜可以增强免疫力。
— Eating more vegetables can strengthen immunity.
When describing the quality of someone's immunity, we use adjectives. The most common are 强 (qiáng - strong), 弱 (ruò - weak), 好 (hǎo - good), and 差 (chà - poor). For example, '他的免疫力很强' (His immunity is very strong). You can also use '低下' (dīxià) for 'abnormally low' in more formal or medical contexts.
压力太大导致他的免疫力下降了。
— Excessive stress led to a drop in his immunity.
In complex sentences, 免疫力 often appears in cause-and-effect structures using words like 导致 (dǎozhì - lead to) or 引起 (yǐnqǐ - cause). It is also used in 'if...then' scenarios regarding health advice. For instance, '如果你想提高免疫力，就得早点睡觉' (If you want to improve your immunity, you must go to sleep earlier). By mastering these patterns, you can discuss health topics with the same depth as a native speaker.
You will encounter 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) in a wide variety of environments, ranging from the sterile halls of a hospital to the vibrant atmosphere of a fitness center, and even in the digital world of social media health influencers.
- In the Doctor's Office
- When visiting a doctor for a recurring cold, the physician might say, '你的免疫力比较弱，需要调理' (Your immunity is relatively weak; you need to regulate your body). Here, it is used as a clinical diagnosis of your general state of health.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Commercials for yogurt, vitamins, and health supplements frequently use the slogan '提升免疫力' (Boost your immunity). It is a powerful marketing buzzword in China, appealing to the public's desire for long-term health and disease prevention.
- Workplace and Social Circles
- Colleagues might discuss it during flu season. If a team member is often out sick, others might remark, '他最近免疫力不太好' (His immunity hasn't been great lately). It's a polite, health-focused way to talk about someone's frequent absences.
这款产品声称能提高儿童的免疫力。
— This product claims to be able to improve children's immunity.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, this word became ubiquitous in the news. Experts on CCTV (China Central Television) frequently discussed how '群体免疫' (herd immunity) or '自身免疫力' (one's own immunity) were crucial in fighting the virus. This elevated the word from a simple health term to a matter of national security and public discourse.
医生建议我通过饮食来增强免疫力。
— The doctor suggested I strengthen my immunity through diet.
Social media platforms like WeChat and Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) are filled with 'guides' on how to improve 免疫力. These often include recipes for soups, lists of Superfoods, or specific yoga poses. Because the term sounds scientific, it lends authority to health advice, even when the advice itself is traditional or anecdotal.
While 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) is a straightforward noun, learners often make errors in how they apply it within the Chinese grammatical framework or confuse it with similar-sounding concepts.
- Confusing with 'Health' (健康)
- Learners sometimes say '我的免疫力很好' when they simply mean 'I am healthy.' While related, 免疫力 is specifically about the defense system. You can be generally healthy but have a temporarily low immunity due to lack of sleep.
- Using the Wrong Verbs
- Avoid using '增加' (zēngjiā - to add to a quantity) for immunity. While '增强' (zēngqiáng - to strengthen) is correct, '增加' sounds like you are adding more 'units' of immunity, which is awkward in Chinese.
- Literal Translation of 'Immune'
- In English, we say 'I am immune to that.' In Chinese, you cannot say '我是免疫力的.' You must use a phrase like '我对那个有免疫力' (I have immunity toward that) or '我免疫那个' (I am immune to that - using 免疫 as a verb).
我的免疫力很高。 (Incorrect usage for 'strong')
我的免疫力很强。 (Correct)
Another common mistake is applying the word to physical strength (体力). If you are tired after running, that is a lack of '体力' (tǐlì), not '免疫力.' 免疫力 is about not getting sick, while 体力 is about having energy for physical tasks. Mixing these up can lead to confusion when describing symptoms to a doctor.
这个药可以增加免疫力。 (Awkward verb)
这个药可以提高免疫力。 (Natural)
Finally, remember that 免疫力 is not used for 'patience' or 'stamina' in a mental sense, unless you are using the specific metaphorical 'immunity to rumors' structure mentioned earlier. For mental resilience, use words like '心理素质' (xīnlǐ sùzhì) or '抗压能力' (kàngyā nénglì).
Understanding the synonyms and near-synonyms of 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) will help you express health concepts with more precision. While 免疫力 is the most common scientific term, other words exist for specific contexts.
- 抵抗力 (dǐkànglì)
- This is the closest synonym. It literally means 'resistance power.' In common speech, it is often used interchangeably with 免疫力. However, 抵抗力 is slightly more colloquial and can refer to the body's general ability to fight off anything external, not just pathogens.
- 体质 (tǐzhì)
- This refers to one's 'constitution' or 'body type.' If someone says '我的体质很弱' (My constitution is weak), they are implying that they are generally prone to illness, which likely involves low 免疫力, but covers a broader range of physical traits.
- 防御 (fángyù)
- This means 'defense.' It is more of an action or a system. In a biological context, you might hear about the '身体的防御系统' (the body's defense system), of which 免疫力 is the primary functional strength.
虽然他的免疫力不错，但最近太累了，抵抗力下降了。
— Although his immunity is good, he's been too tired lately, and his resistance has dropped.
When choosing between 免疫力 and 抵抗力, use 免疫力 if you want to sound more scientific or precise (like in a medical report or a health supplement ad). Use 抵抗力 in very casual, everyday conversation about catching a cold. If you are talking about someone's inherent physical nature, 体质 is the better choice.
这种锻炼方式对改善体质很有帮助。
— This way of exercising is very helpful for improving one's constitution.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of '正气' (zhèngqì - vital energy) is often compared to 免疫力. While not a direct translation, in a TCM context, a doctor might talk about '扶正' (fúzhèng - supporting the vital energy) as a way to achieve what modern medicine calls '提高免疫力.' Understanding these overlaps helps you navigate different types of healthcare in China.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The character '疫' (yì) contains the radical '疒' (nè), which represents a sick person leaning against a bed, used in almost all Chinese words related to illness.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'mian' as a second tone instead of a third.
- Failing to make 'yi' and 'li' distinct fourth tones.
- Confusing 'yi' with 'yu'.
- Shortening the vowel in 'li'.
- Merging the tones of 'yi' and 'li' into one long falling sound.
Nivel de dificultad
Characters are relatively common but specific to health contexts.
The character '疫' is slightly complex to write.
Easy to pronounce if you master the fourth tones.
Very distinct sound in health-related conversations.
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Requisitos previos
Aprende después
Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Verb + Object (VO) compounds
提高 (Verb) + 免疫力 (Object)
Adjective + Noun attribution
强的 (Adjective) + 免疫力 (Noun)
Cause and Effect with 导致
压力 (Cause) 导致 (Verb) 免疫力下降 (Effect)
Prepositional phrases with 对
对 (Preposition) 这种病毒 (Object) 有免疫力
Resultative complements
免疫力提高(了)
Ejemplos por nivel
我的免疫力很好。
My immunity is very good.
Simple Subject + Adverb + Adjective structure.
多吃水果，提高免疫力。
Eat more fruit to improve immunity.
Imperative sentence with a purpose clause.
他生病了，因为免疫力弱。
He is sick because his immunity is weak.
Using 因为 (because) to show cause.
什么是免疫力？
What is immunity?
Simple question using 什么是.
免疫力对身体很重要。
Immunity is very important for the body.
Structure: A 对 B 很重要.
我有很强的免疫力。
I have strong immunity.
Using '强' (strong) as an adjective.
小孩子的免疫力不高。
Small children's immunity is not high.
Negative form using '不高'.
喝这杯水，增加免疫力。
Drink this glass of water to increase immunity.
Simple verb-object construction.
如果你不睡觉，免疫力会下降。
If you don't sleep, your immunity will drop.
Conditional structure: 如果...会...
跑步可以帮助我们提高免疫力。
Running can help us improve our immunity.
Using '可以帮助' (can help).
冬天的时候，要注意提高免疫力。
In winter, pay attention to improving immunity.
Using '要注意' (must pay attention to).
这种药能增强你的免疫力吗？
Can this medicine strengthen your immunity?
Question using '能...吗'.
我的免疫力最近有点低。
My immunity has been a bit low lately.
Using '有点' (a bit) to modify the adjective.
多运动是提高免疫力的好方法。
Exercising more is a good way to improve immunity.
Using '...的好方法' (a good way to...).
医生说，我的免疫力没问题。
The doctor said my immunity is fine.
Reported speech using '医生说'.
为了提高免疫力，我每天喝牛奶。
To improve immunity, I drink milk every day.
Using '为了' (in order to) to show purpose.
长期压力大容易导致免疫力下降。
Long-term high stress easily leads to decreased immunity.
Using '导致' (lead to) for cause and effect.
通过健康的饮食，我们可以增强免疫力。
Through a healthy diet, we can strengthen our immunity.
Using '通过' (through/by means of).
他经常感冒，说明他的免疫力比较差。
He catches colds often, which shows his immunity is relatively poor.
Using '说明' (illustrate/show).
除了运动，睡眠对免疫力也很关键。
Besides exercise, sleep is also crucial for immunity.
Using '除了...也' (besides... also).
这种维生素声称可以提升人体免疫力。
This vitamin claims to be able to boost the human body's immunity.
Using '提升' (boost/elevate) as a formal synonym for '提高'.
保持心情愉快有助于提高免疫力。
Keeping a happy mood helps in improving immunity.
Using '有助于' (contribute to/help with).
他的免疫力因为那场大病而受损了。
His immunity was damaged because of that serious illness.
Using '因为...而' to show reason and result.
我们需要关注如何科学地增强免疫力。
We need to focus on how to scientifically strengthen immunity.
Using '如何' (how) and '科学地' (scientifically).
过度使用抗生素可能会破坏身体的免疫力。
Overuse of antibiotics may destroy the body's immunity.
Using '可能会' (might) and '破坏' (destroy).
接种疫苗是获得免疫力的一种有效途径。
Vaccination is an effective way to gain immunity.
Using '途径' (way/channel) and '获得' (obtain).
免疫力的强弱直接影响到一个人的健康状况。
The strength of immunity directly affects a person's health status.
Using '直接影响' (directly affect).
有些人天生免疫力就比别人强。
Some people are born with stronger immunity than others.
Using '天生' (born with) and comparison '比'.
环境污染对城市居民的免疫力构成了威胁。
Environmental pollution poses a threat to the immunity of urban residents.
Using '对...构成威胁' (pose a threat to).
我们要避免那些会削弱免疫力的不良习惯。
We should avoid those bad habits that weaken immunity.
Using '削弱' (weaken) and '不良习惯' (bad habits).
这种疗法旨在修复患者受损的免疫力。
This therapy aims to repair the patient's damaged immunity.
Using '旨在' (aim to) and '修复' (repair).
虽然他年纪大了，但免疫力依然很旺盛。
Although he is old, his immunity is still very robust.
Using '依然' (still) and '旺盛' (vigorous/robust).
现代社会的快节奏生活正在透支我们的免疫力。
The fast-paced life of modern society is overdrawing our immunity.
Metaphorical use of '透支' (overdraw).
由于自身免疫力缺陷，他必须生活在无菌环境中。
Due to an autoimmune deficiency, he must live in a sterile environment.
Using '由于' (due to) and '缺陷' (deficiency).
该研究探讨了心理压力与免疫力之间的复杂关系。
The study explored the complex relationship between psychological stress and immunity.
Academic tone using '探讨' (explore/discuss).
营养不良是导致发展中国家儿童免疫力低下的主因。
Malnutrition is the main cause of low immunity in children in developing countries.
Using '主因' (main cause) and '低下' (low/inferior).
我们需要通过综合手段来巩固身体的免疫力。
We need to consolidate the body's immunity through comprehensive means.
Using '综合手段' (comprehensive means) and '巩固' (consolidate).
在面对网络谣言时，我们需要具备一种心理免疫力。
When facing online rumors, we need to possess a kind of psychological immunity.
Metaphorical extension to '心理免疫力' (psychological immunity).
这种病毒会潜伏在体内，并逐渐瓦解宿主的免疫力。
The virus will lurk in the body and gradually disintegrate the host's immunity.
Using '瓦解' (disintegrate/collapse) and '宿主' (host).
提升免疫力并非一朝一夕之功，而需要长期的坚持。
Improving immunity is not a task achieved overnight; it requires long-term persistence.
Using the idiom '一朝一夕之功' (overnight success/task).
免疫力是生物进化过程中形成的精密防御机制。
Immunity is a sophisticated defense mechanism formed during biological evolution.
Scientific definition using '精密' (sophisticated/precise).
该药物的作用机理在于激活被抑制的免疫力。
The drug's mechanism of action lies in activating suppressed immunity.
Using '作用机理' (mechanism of action) and '激活' (activate).
在全球化背景下，群体免疫力的构建显得尤为重要。
In the context of globalization, the construction of herd immunity appears particularly important.
Using '尤为重要' (particularly important) and '构建' (construction).
他那饱经风霜的身体依然展现出惊人的免疫力。
His weather-beaten body still displays an astonishing immunity.
Literary description using '饱经风霜' (weather-beaten).
这种新型疗法通过基因编辑技术来增强患者的特定免疫力。
This new therapy enhances the patient's specific immunity through gene-editing technology.
Using '基因编辑' (gene editing).
免疫力的紊乱可能导致一系列复杂的自身免疫性疾病。
Disorder of immunity can lead to a series of complex autoimmune diseases.
Using '紊乱' (disorder/chaos) and '一系列' (a series of).
我们应当辩证地看待提高免疫力的各种养生方法。
We should look at various health-preserving methods to improve immunity dialectically.
Using '辩证地' (dialectically).
这种文化基因的缺失，使得社会对外部冲击缺乏免疫力。
The lack of this cultural gene makes society lack immunity to external shocks.
Deeply metaphorical use regarding sociology.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— Herd immunity. When a large part of the population is immune to a disease.
群体免疫需要很长时间。
— Poor immunity. Getting sick easily.
他从小免疫力就差。
— Improve one's own immunity. Emphasizing personal effort.
提高自身免疫力是防病的基础。
— Damaged immunity. Usually due to illness or medication.
化疗会使免疫力受损。
— Strengthen body immunity. A full, formal expression.
多晒太阳能增强身体免疫力。
— Natural immunity. Immunity one is born with.
母乳能给婴儿提供天然免疫力。
— Acquired immunity. Immunity gained from vaccines or past sickness.
接种疫苗后可产生获得性免疫力。
— Immunity test. A medical check of immune function.
他去医院做了免疫力检测。
— People with low immunity. A common demographic in health warnings.
低免疫力人群应少去人多的地方。
— Psychological immunity. Mental resilience to stress or negativity.
我们需要提高心理免疫力。
Se confunde a menudo con
Refers to physical energy/stamina for exercise, not resistance to disease.
Very similar, but 抵抗力 is more colloquial and less scientific.
Refers to willpower or perseverance, nothing to do with biology.
Modismos y expresiones
— Immune to all poisons. Often used to describe someone with an incredibly strong body.
他身体好得简直是百毒不侵。
Colloquial/Exaggerated— Too weak to stand a gust of wind. The opposite of having good immunity.
她从小就弱不禁风。
Literary— To strengthen the foundation and nurture the origin. A TCM phrase often linked to boosting immunity.
中医讲究固本培元。
Formal/TCM— To prevent trouble before it happens. Often used when discussing immunity and prevention.
提高免疫力是为了防患未然。
Formal— Indestructible. Used metaphorically for someone with great health.
他自诩有金刚不坏之身。
Humorous— Evil cannot prevail over good. In a health context, '正' is your immunity.
只要免疫力强，就是邪不胜正。
Traditional— To conserve strength and build up energy. Essential for maintaining immunity.
你需要养精蓄锐来恢复免疫力。
General— Strong and healthy. Implies good immunity.
他长得身强力壮的。
General— As if treading on thin ice. How one feels when their immunity is very low.
免疫力低时，出门都如履薄冰。
Literary— Deep-rooted. Used to describe a very strong constitution or immunity.
他的健康基础根深蒂固。
FormalFácil de confundir
Both relate to bodily health.
体质 is the overall physical makeup; 免疫力 is specifically the defense system.
他体质好，免疫力也强。
Both describe a good physical state.
健康 is the general state of being well; 免疫力 is a component of health.
为了健康，我们要提高免疫力。
Both relate to 'power' (力).
精力 is mental and physical energy/focus; 免疫力 is biological defense.
他精力充沛，但免疫力一般。
Both end in '力' and mean 'ability'.
能力 is general skill/ability; 免疫力 is biological.
他工作能力强，但免疫力弱。
Both end in '力' and relate to the body.
耐力 is endurance over time; 免疫力 is protection against germs.
马拉松选手需要很强的耐力。
Patrones de oraciones
我有[Adjective]免疫力。
我有好免疫力。
[Action]可以提高免疫力。
运动可以提高免疫力。
由于[Reason]，免疫力下降了。
由于熬夜，他的免疫力下降了。
为了[Goal]，我们要增强免疫力。
为了不感冒，我们要增强免疫力。
[Something]对免疫力有[Effect]。
这种药对免疫力有副作用。
[Factor]正在透支我们的免疫力。
长期的加班正在透支我们的免疫力。
具备[Type]免疫力是很重要的。
具备心理免疫力是很重要的。
免疫力的构建取决于[Factor]。
免疫力的构建取决于多种生物因素。
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Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Cómo usarlo
Very common in health, wellness, and medical domains.
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Using '增加' instead of '提高'.
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提高/增强免疫力
'增加' is for countable quantities; '提高' is for levels or quality.
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Saying '我是免疫力'.
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我有免疫力 / 我的免疫力强
In Chinese, you possess immunity; you are not the state of immunity itself.
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Confusing it with '体力'.
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体力 (stamina) vs 免疫力 (immunity)
If you are tired from running, use 体力. If you are sick, use 免疫力.
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Using '高' (high) for a person's state.
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免疫力强 (strong)
While '低下' is used for low, '强' is more common than '高' for strong immunity.
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Miswriting the character '疫'.
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疫 (yì)
Ensure the 'sick' radical and the inner 'yì' component are correct.
Consejos
Use '提高'
Always pair 免疫力 with 提高 for the most natural-sounding 'improve immunity' phrase.
Fourth Tones
Make sure 'yì' and 'lì' are both sharp falling tones to be understood clearly.
TCM Connection
If talking to an older Chinese person, they might relate 免疫力 to 'Qi' (气). Use this to bridge the conversation.
Radical Recognition
Notice the 'sick' radical in '疫'. It helps you remember the word is related to illness.
Noun Status
Remember 免疫力 is a noun. You 'have' it or 'improve' it; you aren't 'it'.
Medical Settings
If a doctor says your '免疫力低下', it's a formal way of saying your immunity is low.
Metaphorical use
Don't be afraid to use it for 'immunity to rumors' or 'immunity to stress' in B2+ levels.
Catch the 'Li'
When you hear '...li' in a health context, think about 'power' or 'immunity'.
Sentence Building
Practice the pattern: [Action] + 提高 + 免疫力.
Daily Life
Use this word when discussing your diet or exercise habits with Chinese friends.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'mian' as 'me' (avoiding), 'yi' as 'illness', and 'li' as 'lift' (strength). 'Me avoid illness strength.'
Asociación visual
Imagine a knight's shield (the immunity) protecting a person (the body) from flying arrows (viruses). The 'li' is the strength of the shield.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use '免疫力' in a sentence about your favorite healthy food today.
Origen de la palabra
The word is a compound of '免' (miǎn - to exempt), '疫' (yì - plague/epidemic), and '力' (lì - power). It was adopted into modern Chinese during the late 19th or early 20th century as a loan translation for the Western biological concept of immunity.
Significado original: The literal original meaning is 'the power to be exempt from plagues.'
Sino-Tibetan (Chinese characters).Contexto cultural
Be respectful when discussing someone's immunity, as it implies their general health state.
English speakers might use 'immune system' or 'resistance' more casually, whereas Chinese speakers use the specific word 'immunity' (免疫力) very frequently.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
At the Hospital
- 我需要检查免疫力吗？
- 医生，我的免疫力低吗？
- 如何快速提高免疫力？
- 这种药会影响免疫力吗？
At the Gym
- 锻炼能增强免疫力。
- 为了提高免疫力，我开始健身。
- 过度训练会降低免疫力吗？
- 运动后的免疫力恢复。
In an Advertisement
- 天然成分，提升免疫力。
- 全家人的免疫力守护者。
- 每天一瓶，增强免疫力。
- 关爱健康，从提高免疫力开始。
Seasonal Health Talk
- 冬天要注意免疫力。
- 流感季节，免疫力很重要。
- 多喝热水对免疫力好。
- 换季时免疫力容易下降。
Metaphorical/Social
- 我对这种广告有免疫力。
- 心理免疫力同样重要。
- 社会需要免疫力。
- 孩子需要培养对挫折的免疫力。
Inicios de conversación
"你最近身体怎么样？有没有觉得免疫力下降了？"
"你觉得吃什么东西最能提高免疫力？"
"你平时是通过运动还是饮食来增强免疫力的？"
"流感季节到了，你有什么提高免疫力的秘诀吗？"
"你相信那些声称能迅速提高免疫力的保健品吗？"
Temas para diario
写一写你为了提高免疫力所做的努力（比如饮食、运动）。
描述一次你因为免疫力下降而生病的经历。
你认为心理健康和免疫力之间有什么关系？
如果你的免疫力像超能力一样强，你的生活会是什么样？
讨论一下现代人的生活方式是如何影响免疫力的。
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn most casual conversations, they are interchangeable. However, 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) is the more scientific and formal term for 'immunity,' while 抵抗力 (dǐkànglì) literally means 'resistance power' and is used more colloquially, especially when talking about catching a cold.
You can say '提高免疫力' (tígāo miǎnyìlì) or '增强免疫力' (zēngqiáng miǎnyìlì). '提高' is more general, while '增强' emphasizes making it stronger.
Yes, but it is metaphorical. For example, '心理免疫力' (psychological immunity) refers to mental resilience. You can also say you are 'immune' to someone's lies: '我对他的谎言已经有免疫力了' (I am already immune to his lies).
Yes, it is extremely common. You will hear it in news, advertisements, doctor's visits, and even in casual chats about the weather or health.
Avoid using '增加' (zēngjiā) which means 'to add to a quantity.' While not strictly 'wrong,' it sounds unnatural compared to '提高' or '增强.'
You can say '他的免疫力很弱' (His immunity is very weak) or '他的免疫力比较差' (His immunity is relatively poor).
Modern TCM practitioners use the term 免疫力 to explain concepts to patients, but the traditional equivalent is '正气' (vital energy).
The term is '群体免疫' (qúntǐ miǎnyì). It was used very frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, even children in China are taught about 免疫力 in the context of eating their vegetables and staying strong.
It is '自身免疫' (zìshēn miǎnyì). For example, '自身免疫系统' is the autoimmune system.
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Write a sentence using 免疫力 and 好.
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Write a sentence using 水果 and 免疫力.
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Write a sentence about exercise and immunity.
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Write a sentence using 'if' (如果) and immunity.
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Explain why stress is bad for immunity.
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Give health advice using 增强免疫力.
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Describe the role of vaccines.
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Discuss environmental factors.
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Write a formal sentence about social pressure.
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Use the metaphorical sense of 免疫力.
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Write 'I have immunity'.
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Write 'Sleep is good for immunity'.
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Write 'Diet can improve immunity'.
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Write 'Pollution threatens immunity'.
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Write 'Consolidate the defense system'.
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Write 'He is sick'.
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Write 'Don't stay up late'.
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Write 'Keep a happy mood'.
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Write 'Effective way'.
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Write 'Mechanism of action'.
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Say: 'My immunity is good.'
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Say: 'Eat fruit.'
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Say: 'Running improves immunity.'
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Say: 'I want to improve immunity.'
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Say: 'Stress leads to a drop in immunity.'
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Say: 'Sleep is crucial for immunity.'
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Say: 'Vaccines are effective.'
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Say: 'Pollution is a threat.'
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Say: 'Modern life exhausts immunity.'
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Say: 'We need psychological immunity.'
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Say: 'Thank you, doctor.'
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Say: 'Drink more water.'
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Say: 'Don't worry.'
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Say: 'This is a good way.'
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Say: 'The mechanism is complex.'
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Say: 'I am healthy.'
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Say: 'Winter is cold.'
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Say: 'Keep exercising.'
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Say: 'Protect the body.'
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Say: 'Long-term persistence.'
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Listen: '提高免疫力。' What is being improved?
Listen: '他免疫力弱。' Is he strong?
Listen: '下降了。' What happened to the level?
Listen: '多睡觉。' What should you do?
Listen: '压力大。' What is the problem?
Listen: '增强身体。' What are we doing to the body?
Listen: '接种疫苗。' What is the action?
Listen: '构成威胁。' Is it good or bad?
Listen: '透支。' What is happening to the resource?
Listen: '心理免疫力。' What kind of immunity?
Listen: '好。' Is it good or bad?
Listen: '医生说。' Who is speaking?
Listen: '关键。' Is it important?
Listen: '途径。' What does it mean?
Listen: '机理。' What is it explaining?
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Summary
The word 免疫力 is essential for discussing health in Chinese. It refers to the body's defense system. Example: '熬夜会降低免疫力' (Staying up late will lower immunity). Use it to talk about diet, sleep, and exercise.
- 免疫力 (miǎnyìlì) means immunity or resistance to disease, literal 'power to avoid plagues.'
- It is a noun frequently used with verbs like 提高 (improve) and 增强 (strengthen).
- It is a common topic in health, lifestyle, and medical conversations in China.
- Commonly confused with 抵抗力 (resistance), which is more colloquial but similar.
Use '提高'
Always pair 免疫力 with 提高 for the most natural-sounding 'improve immunity' phrase.
Fourth Tones
Make sure 'yì' and 'lì' are both sharp falling tones to be understood clearly.
TCM Connection
If talking to an older Chinese person, they might relate 免疫力 to 'Qi' (气). Use this to bridge the conversation.
Radical Recognition
Notice the 'sick' radical in '疫'. It helps you remember the word is related to illness.
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