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March 24, 2026
瘲zòng(zong4)
瘲 (zòng) refers to a type of clonic convulsion or seizure characterized by involuntary muscle contractions. This term is primarily used in medical contexts and may not be widely recognized outside of healthcare discussions. Understanding this word can be important for learners interested in medical terminology or health-related topics in Chinese.
Strokes16Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding various health conditions, including convulsions, is important for diagnosing and treating patients. Terms like 瘲 highlight the integration of Western medical concepts with traditional practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'zombie' (sounds like 'zòng') experiencing a seizure with jerky, clonic movements. The character 瘲 resembles a person convulsing, with the left side suggesting the chaotic movement, while the right side represents the body’s response to that movement.
Meanings of 瘲
zòng(zong4)
1clonic convulsions
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About 瘲
瘲Simplified
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疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'zombie' (sounds like 'zòng') experiencing a seizure with jerky, clonic movements. The character 瘲 resembles a person convulsing, with the left side suggesting the chaotic movement, while the right side represents the body’s response to that movement.
Usage Notes
瘲 is a formal medical term and may not be used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of seizures or muscle spasms, such as 抽搐 (chōuchù). It’s essential to recognize the specific context in which 瘲 is appropriate.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瘲 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to the medical terminology that can be found in HSK Level 5 and above. Students should focus on familiarizing themselves with medical vocabulary and related characters as they progress.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding various health conditions, including convulsions, is important for diagnosing and treating patients. Terms like 瘲 highlight the integration of Western medical concepts with traditional practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瘲 with 抽搐 (chōuchù), which is a more general term for convulsions. It’s essential to use 瘲 specifically for medical discussions regarding clonic seizures.
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Cultural Notes for 瘲
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In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding various health conditions, including convulsions, is important for diagnosing and treating patients. Terms like 瘲 highlight the integration of Western medical concepts with traditional practices.
Word Family of 瘲
Words Containing This Character1
疭zòngclonic convulsion (TCM)瘲
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘲
瘲 refers to clonic convulsions or seizures, typically used in medical contexts.
No, 瘲 is primarily a medical term and not commonly used in everyday language.
You can associate 'zòng' with 'zombie' having seizures to help remember it.
