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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
止血zhǐxuèto staunch (bleeding)HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #9254, Very Hard, medicine
止血zhǐxuèhemostatic (drug)HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #9254, Very Hard
zhǐxuè(zhi3xue4)zhi xue T3
  1. 1to staunch (bleeding)
  2. 2hemostatic (drug)
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March 24, 2026

止血zhǐxuè(zhi3xue4)

止血 (zhǐxuè) means to stop or staunch bleeding. It is commonly used in medical contexts, referring to methods or substances that prevent blood loss, such as hemostatic agents or techniques used in first aid.

Strokes10Frequency#9254DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, stopping bleeding is often associated with specific herbs and practices that are believed to balance the body's energy. This reflects a holistic approach to health prevalent in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a '止' (zhǐ) sign that tells you to 'stop' and '血' (xuè) represents blood. Visualize a scene where someone is applying pressure to a wound, stopping the blood from flowing, reinforcing the meaning of '止血' as stopping bleeding.

Meanings of 止血

zhǐxuè(zhi3xue4)
1to staunch (bleeding)
2hemostatic (drug)
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止血Simplified
10Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 止血 with other medical terms; it specifically relates to stopping bleeding. It is used in both formal medical contexts and informal discussions about first aid. A common collocation is '止血药' (zhǐxuèyào), meaning hemostatic drug.

HSK Study Tips

As this term is not directly included in HSK levels, focus on its components: '止' (stop) is relevant in many other contexts. Learning related medical vocabulary can enhance understanding, especially for students interested in health-related fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse the term by applying it outside medical contexts, such as saying '止血' for emotional matters, which is incorrect. Instead, focus on its specific application in stopping physical bleeding.

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Component characters

止zhǐto stop
HSK 54 strokes止
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血xuèblood
HSK 46 strokes血
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How to say to staunch (bleeding) in Chinese

“to staunch (bleeding)” in Chinese is止血zhǐxuè

止血 (zhǐxuè) means to stop or staunch bleeding. It is commonly used in medical contexts, referring to methods or substances that prevent blood loss, such as hemostatic agents or techniques used in first aid.

When to use 止血

Be careful not to confuse 止血 with other medical terms; it specifically relates to stopping bleeding. It is used in both formal medical contexts and informal discussions about first aid. A common collocation is '止血药' (zhǐxuèyào), meaning hemostatic drug.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse the term by applying it outside medical contexts, such as saying '止血' for emotional matters, which is incorrect. Instead, focus on its specific application in stopping physical bleeding.

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血

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Common confusions with 止血

止血vs止
zhǐ

Phonetically similar but different meanings.

止血vs血
xuè

Different character but related in meaning.

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Usage Notes for 止血

Misuse in ContextCommon Error

Some learners might use 止血 incorrectly in contexts not related to medical situations.

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止血药用于外伤。

Hemostatic drugs are used for external injuries.

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____药用于外伤。

Hemostatic drugs are used for external injuries.

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Frequently asked questions about 止血

It is pronounced as zhǐxuè, with the first syllable in the third tone and the second syllable in the fourth tone.

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