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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瘧nüèmalaria; intermittent feverzg, 14 strokes, radical 疒
nüè(nve4)nve T4
  1. 1malaria; intermittent fever
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March 24, 2026

瘧nüè(nve4)

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
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

nüè(nve4)
1malaria; intermittent fever
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瘧Simplified
14Strokes
疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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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'.

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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Etymology of 瘧

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

sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)虐
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Origin

瘧 = 疒 + 虐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瘧

IDS Structure⿸疒虐
瘧Full character
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疒ne4
enclosing
虐nüe4
inner
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How to say malaria; intermittent fever in Chinese

“malaria; intermittent fever” in Chinese is瘧nüè

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.

When to use 瘧

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'.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 瘧

Words containing this character5
疟疾malaria瘧疾
疟nüèmalaria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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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘧

瘧 is pronounced as 'è', with a falling tone.

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