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瘛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瘛chìclonic convulsionsx, 15 strokes, radical 疒
chì(chi4) T4
  1. 1clonic convulsions
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March 24, 2026

瘛chì(chi4)

The character 瘛 (chì) refers to a medical condition characterized by clonic convulsions or spasms. It is often used in historical or traditional contexts relating to health or illness, particularly in Chinese medicine. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in medical texts or discussions around specific ailments.

Strokes15Radical疒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, conditions like convulsions are often linked to imbalances in the body's energies, and terms like 瘛 may appear in herbal texts or ancient manuscripts discussing remedies. This reflects the historical significance of understanding bodily ailments in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'chick' (sounds like 'chì') that suddenly starts 'twitching' and 'convulsing' as it sees a predator. The character 瘛 resembles a combination of the radical for illness (疒) and the phonetic component that suggests a convulsion, helping you remember its meaning and sound.

Meanings of 瘛

chì(chi4)
1clonic convulsions
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About 瘛

瘛Simplified
15Strokes
疒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 瘛

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin and may be more familiar to those studying traditional Chinese medicine. Be cautious when using it, as it may come across as overly formal or technical in casual conversation. Common collocations include 瘛瘲 (chì zòng) and 瘛疭 (chì duàn), which refer to specific types of convulsions.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is advisable for learners to focus on more commonly used medical terms and phrases at their level. Understanding the context in which 瘛 appears, particularly in literature or historical texts, may enhance your vocabulary related to health.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 瘛 with similar-sounding characters like 痴 (chī, meaning 'foolish'). It's important to remember that 瘛 relates specifically to convulsions. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is used.

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Etymology of 瘛

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)恝
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Case file: 瘛

  1. 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half恝 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysickness
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瘛?

Decomposition of 瘛

IDS Structure⿸疒恝
瘛Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
恝jia2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瘛?

How to say clonic convulsions in Chinese

“clonic convulsions” in Chinese is瘛chì

The character 瘛 (chì) refers to a medical condition characterized by clonic convulsions or spasms. It is often used in historical or traditional contexts relating to health or illness, particularly in Chinese medicine. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in medical texts or discussions around specific ailments.

When to use 瘛

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin and may be more familiar to those studying traditional Chinese medicine. Be cautious when using it, as it may come across as overly formal or technical in casual conversation. Common collocations include 瘛瘲 (chì zòng) and 瘛疭 (chì duàn), which refer to specific types of convulsions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 瘛 with similar-sounding characters like 痴 (chī, meaning 'foolish'). It's important to remember that 瘛 relates specifically to convulsions. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is used.

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瘛

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Word Family of 瘛

Words Containing This Character1
瘛chìclonic convulsion (TCM)
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Compound Meaning

What does 瘛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瘛

No, 瘛 is a technical term mostly found in medical literature and is not commonly used in daily speech.

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