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糖尿病tángniàobìngdiabetesHSK 7, unknown, 33 strokes, rank #7101, Very Hard
糖尿病tángniàobìngdiabetes mellitusHSK 7, unknown, 33 strokes, rank #7101, Very Hard
tángniàobìng(tang2niao4bing4)tang niao bing T2
  1. 1diabetes
  2. 2diabetes mellitus
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March 24, 2026

糖尿病tángniàobìng(tang2niao4bing4)

糖尿病 (tángniàobìng) refers to diabetes, a chronic medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It is commonly discussed in health contexts, particularly regarding diet, exercise, and management strategies.

Strokes33Frequency#7101DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, dietary habits are closely tied to health discussions, and 糖尿病 is often addressed in the context of traditional beliefs about food and wellness, emphasizing the importance of moderation and balance in diet.

Memory tip

Think of 糖 (táng) as 'sugar' and 尿 (niào) as 'urine', leading to the image of sugar in urine which is a symptom of diabetes. The '病' (bìng) signifies 'disease', creating a vivid connection: a sugary disease.

Meanings of 糖尿病

tángniàobìng(tang2niao4bing4)
1diabetes
2diabetes mellitus
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糖尿病Simplified
33Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be careful to use 糖尿病 in medical contexts or discussions about health. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 高血糖 (gāoxuètáng), which specifically means high blood sugar, rather than the broader condition of diabetes.

HSK Study Tips

While 糖尿病 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to health-related vocabulary at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on related terms like 健康 (jiànkāng, health) and 医生 (yīshēng, doctor) to expand your medical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the correct order of the characters, mistakenly saying 尿糖病 instead of 糖尿病. Remember, the order reflects the relationship of sugar to the urine in the context of the disease.

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Component characters

糖tángsugar
HSK 316 strokes米
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尿niàourine; to urinate
HSK 77 strokes尸
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病bìngillness
HSK 110 strokes疒
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How to say diabetes in Chinese

“diabetes” in Chinese is糖尿病tángniàobìng

糖尿病 (tángniàobìng) refers to diabetes, a chronic medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It is commonly discussed in health contexts, particularly regarding diet, exercise, and management strategies.

When to use 糖尿病

Be careful to use 糖尿病 in medical contexts or discussions about health. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 高血糖 (gāoxuètáng), which specifically means high blood sugar, rather than the broader condition of diabetes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget the correct order of the characters, mistakenly saying 尿糖病 instead of 糖尿病. Remember, the order reflects the relationship of sugar to the urine in the context of the disease.

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In Western cultures, diabetes awareness often emphasizes lifestyle choices and medications, while in Chinese culture, there is a stronger focus on dietary adjustments and traditional remedies.

Frequently asked questions about 糖尿病

It translates to 'diabetes' in English, referring to a disease characterized by high blood sugar.

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