# Chinese virus

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
2. Synonym of coronavirus, the disease COVID-19.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Chinese, virus. A pathogen or malware originating, identified, or causing outbreaks in China.

## Etymology
From Chinese + virus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chinese-virus