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疰zhùThe character 疰 (zhù) refers to a medical condition characterized by illness or discomfort, often related to fatigue or malaise. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in historical texts or medical contexts. Understanding this character can help learners grasp certain literary or formal discussions about health.10 strokes, radical 疒
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March 24, 2026

疰zhù(zhu4)

The character 疰 (zhù) refers to a medical condition characterized by illness or discomfort, often related to fatigue or malaise. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in historical texts or medical contexts. Understanding this character can help learners grasp certain literary or formal discussions about health.

Strokes10Radical疒
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of illness often encompasses not just physical symptoms but also emotional and spiritual well-being, making the understanding of terms like 疰 important for holistic health discussions.

Memory tip

Think of 疰 (zhù) as someone who's feeling 'blue' due to illness. The radical 疒 (disease) on the left indicates something related to health, while the right side resembles a person hunched over in discomfort, reminding you of the pronunciation 'zhù'.

About 疰

疰Simplified
10Strokes
疒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not frequently used in modern Mandarin; learners should be cautious when using it in conversation, as it may not be understood by all. It is more appropriate in formal writing or discussions about health. Be careful with tone, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 疰 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful for advanced learners interested in medical terminology or classical literature. Students should focus on recognizing the character in context rather than using it in everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 疰 with other similar characters like 病 (bìng, illness) or 疲 (pí, tired). A common mistake is to use 疰 in casual conversation where 病 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我得了疰' instead of '我得了病' (I am ill).

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Etymology of 疰

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)主
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Origin

疰 = 疒 + 主. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 疰

IDS Structure⿸疒主
疰Full character
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疒ne4
enclosing
主zhu3
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 疰?

How to say 疰 in Chinese

This in Chinese is疰zhù

The character 疰 (zhù) refers to a medical condition characterized by illness or discomfort, often related to fatigue or malaise. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in historical texts or medical contexts. Understanding this character can help learners grasp certain literary or formal discussions about health.

When to use 疰

This character is not frequently used in modern Mandarin; learners should be cautious when using it in conversation, as it may not be understood by all. It is more appropriate in formal writing or discussions about health. Be careful with tone, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 疰 with other similar characters like 病 (bìng, illness) or 疲 (pí, tired). A common mistake is to use 疰 in casual conversation where 病 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我得了疰' instead of '我得了病' (I am ill).

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No, it's rarely used in everyday speech and is more likely to be found in medical or historical texts.

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