three Cs; three conditions for infection transmission
Refers to 密閉 (closed spaces), 密集 (crowds), and 密接 (close contact). Widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
three mysteries (Buddhism)
Only when written 三密
Buddhist term referring to the three mysteries of the Buddha: body, speech, and mind. Usually written as 三密.
To prevent the spread of infection, please avoid the three Cs.
The government repeatedly warned about the risks of the three Cs.
In esoteric Buddhism, the practice of the three mysteries is emphasized.
One of the three Cs: close-contact settings, especially conversations.
Commonly used in COVID-19 contexts; the numeral 3 is standard.
Kanji spelling; more common in Buddhist contexts (sense 2).
Coined during the COVID-19 pandemic as an abbreviation of 密閉 (closed spaces), 密集 (crowds), and 密接 (close contact). The Buddhist sense predates this and refers to the three mysteries of esoteric Buddhism.