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March 24, 2026
瘕jiǎ(jia3)
The character 瘕 (jiǎ) refers to a condition related to asthma or bowel diseases, specifically an obstruction in the intestine. It is used in medical contexts to describe certain ailments affecting breathing or digestion. While it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in traditional Chinese medicine terminology.
Strokes14Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the balance of bodily functions is crucial, and terms like 瘕 are important for diagnosing ailments. This character reflects the historical significance of health and wellness in Chinese culture, where terms are often derived from observational practices.
Memory Tip
Think of 瘕 (jiǎ) as a 'blockage' in your body. The character has a radical for sickness (疒) on the left, suggesting illness, and the right side can be seen as a 'block' obstructing the flow of air or food. Visualize a person struggling to breathe due to an obstruction, linking it to the sound 'jiǎ'.
Meanings of 瘕
jiǎ(jia3)
1asthma; bowel disease
2obstruction in the intestine
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About 瘕
瘕Simplified
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疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 瘕
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 瘕 (jiǎ) as a 'blockage' in your body. The character has a radical for sickness (疒) on the left, suggesting illness, and the right side can be seen as a 'block' obstructing the flow of air or food. Visualize a person struggling to breathe due to an obstruction, linking it to the sound 'jiǎ'.
Usage Notes
This character is predominantly used in formal or medical contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a third tone (jiǎ). Common collocations include terms related to respiratory conditions and gastrointestinal issues.
HSK Study Tips
While 瘕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other medical and health-related terms at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding the context in which medical terms are used rather than memorizing them in isolation.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the balance of bodily functions is crucial, and terms like 瘕 are important for diagnosing ailments. This character reflects the historical significance of health and wellness in Chinese culture, where terms are often derived from observational practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瘕 with similar-sounding characters like 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'family.' Remember, 瘕 relates specifically to medical conditions, not to everyday life.
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Cultural Notes for 瘕
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In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the balance of bodily functions is crucial, and terms like 瘕 are important for diagnosing ailments. This character reflects the historical significance of health and wellness in Chinese culture, where terms are often derived from observational practices.
Word Family of 瘕
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瘕jiǎobstruction in the intestine
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘕
It’s primarily used in formal medical contexts rather than everyday speech.
Focus on the image of a blockage affecting breathing or digestion to connect the sound 'jiǎ' with its meaning.
Yes, related characters like 病 (bìng) for 'disease' or 疾 (jí) for 'illness' might be useful.
