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March 24, 2026
疾jí(ji2)
The character 疾 (jí) primarily refers to 'sickness' or 'disease,' encompassing both physical and emotional ailments. It can also express feelings of 'envy' or 'hate,' and in some contexts, it denotes 'swiftness.' This duality makes it versatile in both medical and emotional discussions.
Strokes10Radical疒Frequency#15710DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 疾 is central, as it not only refers to physical illness but also emotional imbalances, reflecting the holistic view of health in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a swift runner (the radical 疒 represents sickness) racing to escape from illness. The sound 'jí' can remind you of 'jive,' which you might associate with quick movements, linking speed and health.
Meanings of 疾
jí(ji2)
1sickness
2disease
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疾Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
病 (bìng) - use 疾 (jí) when referring to a broader or more intense sense of sickness or disease, while 病 (bìng) is more commonly used for general illness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a swift runner (the radical 疒 represents sickness) racing to escape from illness. The sound 'jí' can remind you of 'jive,' which you might associate with quick movements, linking speed and health.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 疾 with similar-sounding characters that express different meanings. It is more common in formal or literary contexts when discussing health or emotions. Common collocations include 疾病 (disease) and 疾苦 (suffering).
HSK Study Tips
Though not an HSK vocabulary word, 疾 connects with health-related terms at this level, such as 病 (bìng, illness) and 医 (yī, doctor). Focus on understanding its usage in medical contexts and emotional expressions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 疾 is central, as it not only refers to physical illness but also emotional imbalances, reflecting the holistic view of health in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 疾 as 'zhí' due to confusion with similar characters. The correct pronunciation is 'jí.' Additionally, mixing it up with 病 can lead to incorrect usage; remember, 疾 emphasizes severity.
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Grammar Patterns of 疾
疾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The disease wiped out 40 million rabbits at a stroke.
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他拼命地闪身躲开一辆试图撞倒他的疾驰的汽车。
tā pīn mìng dì shǎn shēn duǒ kāi yī liàng shì tú zhuàng dǎo tā de jí chí de qì chē。
He desperately dodged a speeding car trying to run him down.
7
他由于患轻度眼疾而不再担任队长一职。
tā yóu yú huàn qīng dù yǎn jí ér bù zài dān rèn duì cháng yī zhí。
His captaincy of the team was ended by mild eye trouble.
8
白内障是一种影响晶状体透明性的疾病。
bái nèi zhàng shì yī zhǒng yǐng xiǎng jīng zhuàng tǐ tòu míng xìng de jí bìng。
Cataracts is a condition that affects the transparency of the lenses.
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他许诺任命一位艾滋病大使来应对这种疾病。
tā xǔ nuò rèn mìng yī wèi ài zī bìng dà shǐ lái yīng duì zhè zhǒng jí bìng。
He promised to appoint an AIDS czar to deal with the disease.
10
大约4%的犯人有慢性精神疾病。
dà yuē4% 4% de fàn rén yǒu màn xìng jīng shén jí。
About 4% of the prison population have chronic psychiatric illnesses.
Cultural Notes for 疾
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 疾 is central, as it not only refers to physical illness but also emotional imbalances, reflecting the holistic view of health in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 疾
Compounds5
嫉ji2jealousy
蒺ji2furze, gorse
愱
槉
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Words Containing This Character20
疾病jíbìngdisease
残疾人cánjíréndisabled person殘疾人
疾jísickness
残疾cánjídisabled殘疾
疟疾malaria瘧疾
痢疾dysentery
疾苦pain and difficulties
疾驰to speed along疾馳
疾风storm疾風
大声疾呼to make one's views known大聲疾呼
痛心疾首bitter and hateful (idiom)
顽疾ineradicable disease頑疾
迅疾rapid
恶疾foul disease惡疾
痼疾chronic disease
疾速very fast
疾走to scamper
无疾而终to die peacefully無疾而終
疾步at a fast pace
积劳成疾to accumulate work causes sickness (idiom); to fall ill from constant overwork積勞成疾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疾
While both mean 'illness,' 疾 generally refers to a more serious or acute condition, whereas 病 is more general and can refer to any kind of sickness.
Yes, but it is more commonly found in formal or written language, especially in medical contexts.
You can say '他得了严重的疾' (Tā déle yánzhòng de jí), meaning 'He has a serious illness.'
