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March 24, 2026
療liáo(liao2)
The character 療 (liáo) refers to the process of curing or healing, often in the context of medical treatment or recovery from an illness. It is commonly used to describe both physical and mental healing, emphasizing restoration to health. In everyday usage, it is often found in medical terms or discussions about health and wellness.
Strokes17Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of healing (療) goes beyond just physical recovery; it includes balancing the body's energy (气) and achieving harmony. This holistic view of health is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a doctor (the component '方' which means 'method') applying a healing remedy (the character '療' itself) to help a patient recover. The sound 'liáo' can remind you of 'heal' as they both start with an 'h' sound, creating a mental image of healing hands.
Meanings of 療
liáo(liao2)
1cured, healed; to recover
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療Simplified
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疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
疗 (liáo) vs 治 (zhì): Use 療 (liáo) when focusing on the process of healing, while 治 (zhì) emphasizes the act of curing or treating a disease.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a doctor (the component '方' which means 'method') applying a healing remedy (the character '療' itself) to help a patient recover. The sound 'liáo' can remind you of 'heal' as they both start with an 'h' sound, creating a mental image of healing hands.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 療 with other similar-sounding characters. It is used in both formal medical contexts and informal conversations about health. Be cautious with the tone; 'liáo' has a rising tone (second tone), which is different from many other healing terms that may have a flat or falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 療 is not specifically included in the HSK levels, it is related to terms at HSK 3 and 4 that deal with health and well-being. Students should focus on its application in compounds or phrases related to healing and recovery, such as 療養 (liáoyǎng – recuperation).
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of healing (療) goes beyond just physical recovery; it includes balancing the body's energy (气) and achieving harmony. This holistic view of health is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 療 with '了' (le), leading to incorrect phrases like '我疗了' instead of '我疗好' (I have healed). Always remember that 療 is used to discuss the act of healing, not as a simple past tense marker.
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Cultural Notes for 療
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of healing (療) goes beyond just physical recovery; it includes balancing the body's energy (气) and achieving harmony. This holistic view of health is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 療
Words Containing This Character15
治疗zhìliáotherapy治療
医疗yīliáomedical treatment醫療
疗法liáofǎtherapy療法
疗效liáoxiàohealing efficacy療效
化疗chemotherapy化療
疗程course of treatment療程
疗liáoto treat療
医疗费medical expenses醫療費
理疗physiotherapy理療
诊疗diagnosis and treatment診療
疗养liáoyǎngto get well療養
水疗hydrotherapy水療
食疗food therapy食療
电疗electrotherapy電療
治疗法therapy治療法
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 療
It is often used when discussing recovery from illness or inquiring about someone's health, as in '你感觉好些了吗？还需要疗养吗？' (Do you feel better? Do you need further recuperation?).
Yes, related terms include 療養 (liáoyǎng – recuperation) and 療法 (liáofǎ – treatment method).
療 has a rising second tone, which is crucial to distinguish it from other characters with similar sounds that may have different meanings.
