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March 24, 2026
瘧è(nüe4)
瘧 (è) refers to malaria, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is characterized by intermittent fever and chills, making it a term commonly used in medical contexts, particularly in discussions about infectious diseases and public health.
Strokes14Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, malaria has been recognized for centuries, and historical texts often discuss herbal remedies for treating symptoms associated with it. Awareness of malaria is particularly relevant in regions with tropical climates in China.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 瘧 as a depiction of sickness: the left part (病) represents illness, while the right part (厄) sounds like 'è', which can be remembered as the sound of someone struggling to breathe during a fever. Visualize a mosquito biting you, leading to the 'è' sound as you feel sick.
Meanings of 瘧
è(nüe4)
1malaria; intermittent fever
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瘧Simplified
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疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 瘧 as a depiction of sickness: the left part (病) represents illness, while the right part (厄) sounds like 'è', which can be remembered as the sound of someone struggling to breathe during a fever. Visualize a mosquito biting you, leading to the 'è' sound as you feel sick.
Usage Notes
瘧 is typically used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations about fevers. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include 瘧疾 (yà jí), meaning 'malaria'.
HSK Study Tips
While 瘧 is not included in the standard HSK vocabulary lists, it is beneficial for learners interested in health and medical terminology. Focus on the pronunciation and understanding of related terms like 疾病 (jíbìng) for 'disease'.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, malaria has been recognized for centuries, and historical texts often discuss herbal remedies for treating symptoms associated with it. Awareness of malaria is particularly relevant in regions with tropical climates in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瘧 with other fever-related terms like 发烧 (fāshāo) for 'fever'. Remember, 瘧 specifically refers to malaria, not just any fever.
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Cultural Notes for 瘧
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In traditional Chinese medicine, malaria has been recognized for centuries, and historical texts often discuss herbal remedies for treating symptoms associated with it. Awareness of malaria is particularly relevant in regions with tropical climates in China.
Word Family of 瘧
Words Containing This Character5
疟疾malaria瘧疾
疟èmalaria瘧
疟原虫plasmodium (malaria parasite)瘧原蟲
疟蚊Anopheles (type of mosquito)瘧蚊
疟子(coll.) malaria瘧子
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘧
瘧 is pronounced as 'è', with a falling tone.
No, 瘧 is more often used in medical contexts rather than casual conversation.
Common symptoms include periodic fever, chills, and sweating.
