高发

高發

gāofā

adjective #41,638

Meanings

1 frequently occurring
2 high-incidence (of diseases, accidents, crime)

Characters

to occur; to break out

Examples

HSK 3

冬天感冒高发，出门要多穿点。

Dōngtiān gǎnmào gāofā, chūmén yào duō chuān diǎn.

Colds are common in winter, so wrap up warm when you go out.

HSK 7-9

这段路是交通事故高发路段，开车要特别小心。

Zhè duàn lù shì jiāotōng shìgù gāofā lùduàn, kāichē yào tèbié xiǎoxin.

This stretch of road is an accident black spot, so take extra care when driving.

Tips

usage

高发 says something happens often in a given time, place or group. It follows the thing (事故高发, accidents are frequent) or comes before a noun: 高发期 (peak period), 高发人群 (high-risk group), 高发地区 (hotspot). 多发 is a near synonym.

Stroke Order

高 gāo

发 fā