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患 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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患
huàn
to suffer (from illness)
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
to contract (a disease)
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
misfortune
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
trouble
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
danger
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
worry
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
患
huàn
suffering; misfortune; trouble; to suffer
HSK 6, zg, 11 strokes, radical 心, rank #3130, Hard
huàn(huan4)huan T4
1to suffer (from illness)
2to contract (a disease)
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March 24, 2026
患huàn(huan4)
The character 患 (huàn) primarily means to suffer from an illness or to contract a disease. It conveys a sense of misfortune or trouble, often associated with worries or dangers. This character is commonly used in contexts related to health and well-being.
Strokes11Radical心Frequency#3130DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, discussing health and illness is often approached with sensitivity, reflecting the importance of family and community support during times of suffering. The concept of '患' resonates with traditional beliefs in holistic health.
Memory tip
Imagine a person (the radical '心', heart) suffering (患) from illness. The heart is heavy with worry, and you can picture it as a patient in a hospital bed. Remember 'huàn' by associating it with the sound of the word 'wound', as both relate to suffering.
Meanings of 患
huàn(huan4)
1to suffer (from illness)
2to contract (a disease)
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About 患
患Simplified
11Strokes
心Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#3130Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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AI study notes for 患
Quick Contrast
病 (bìng) - use 患 to emphasize the experience of suffering from an illness, while 病 simply denotes the illness itself.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 患 (huàn) with 还 (hái), which means 'still' or 'also'. Be mindful that 患 is more formal and often used in medical or serious contexts, while in casual conversation, one might say 生病 (shēng bìng, to get sick).
HSK Study Tips
While 患 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with health-related vocabulary like 病 (bìng, illness) and 疼 (téng, pain). Students should focus on situational usage, especially in discussions about health and wellness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 患 with 心烦 (xīn fán, to feel upset), using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我患心烦' (wǒ huàn xīn fán) is incorrect; instead, use '我心烦' (wǒ xīn fán).
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患 = 心 + 串. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 患
IDS Structure⿱串心
患Full character
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串chuan4
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心xin1
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Parts
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How to say to suffer (from illness) in Chinese
“to suffer (from illness)” in Chinese is患huàn
The character 患 (huàn) primarily means to suffer from an illness or to contract a disease. It conveys a sense of misfortune or trouble, often associated with worries or dangers. This character is commonly used in contexts related to health and well-being.
When to use 患
Common mistakes include confusing 患 (huàn) with 还 (hái), which means 'still' or 'also'. Be mindful that 患 is more formal and often used in medical or serious contexts, while in casual conversation, one might say 生病 (shēng bìng, to get sick).
患 or something close to it
病 (bìng) - use 患 to emphasize the experience of suffering from an illness, while 病 simply denotes the illness itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 患 with 心烦 (xīn fán, to feel upset), using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我患心烦' (wǒ huàn xīn fán) is incorrect; instead, use '我心烦' (wǒ xīn fán).
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患
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Grammar patterns of 患
患 carries 7 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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