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March 24, 2026
疫yì(yi4)
The character 疫 (yì) refers to an epidemic or plague, specifically a widespread disease affecting many individuals. It is commonly used in medical contexts to discuss outbreaks and public health issues, highlighting its significance in understanding disease transmission and prevention.
Strokes9Radical疒Frequency#29288DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of 疫 is particularly relevant in contemporary Chinese society, especially in light of recent global health crises like COVID-19. Understanding this term helps learners grasp the importance of public health measures in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sick person with a 'yeti' (sounds like 'yì') lurking nearby, spreading illness. The character 疫 has the radical 疒 (illness) on the left, reinforcing its connection to disease. Visualize the yeti as a giant, invisible illness, reminding you of the word's meaning.
Meanings of 疫
yì(yi4)
1epidemic
2plague
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About 疫
疫Simplified
9Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#29288Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 疫
Quick Contrast
疫情 (yìqīng) vs 疫病 (yìbìng): use 疫 for the general concept of epidemic, while 疫情 specifically refers to the situation or status of an epidemic.
Usage Notes
When using 疫, be aware that it is typically used in formal contexts related to health and medicine. It's often collocated with words like '流行' (liúxíng, prevalent) to form '流行病' (liúxíngbìng, epidemic) and should be used carefully to avoid confusion with less severe health issues.
HSK Study Tips
Although 疫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other health-related terms that learners may encounter. Focus on understanding its usage within the context of public health discussions and familiarize yourself with common collocations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疫 with similar-sounding words like '义' (yì, meaning righteousness). Remember that 疫 specifically relates to epidemics. For example, saying '我得了义' (wǒ déle yì, 'I caught righteousness') is incorrect; it should be '我得了疫情' (wǒ déle yìqíng, 'I caught an epidemic').
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 疫?
Decomposition of 疫
IDS Structure⿸疒殳
疫Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
殳Shu1
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 疫?
How to say epidemic in Chinese
“epidemic” in Chinese is疫yì
The character 疫 (yì) refers to an epidemic or plague, specifically a widespread disease affecting many individuals. It is commonly used in medical contexts to discuss outbreaks and public health issues, highlighting its significance in understanding disease transmission and prevention.
When to use 疫
When using 疫, be aware that it is typically used in formal contexts related to health and medicine. It's often collocated with words like '流行' (liúxíng, prevalent) to form '流行病' (liúxíngbìng, epidemic) and should be used carefully to avoid confusion with less severe health issues.
疫 or something close to it
疫情 (yìqīng) vs 疫病 (yìbìng): use 疫 for the general concept of epidemic, while 疫情 specifically refers to the situation or status of an epidemic.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疫 with similar-sounding words like '义' (yì, meaning righteousness). Remember that 疫 specifically relates to epidemics. For example, saying '我得了义' (wǒ déle yì, 'I caught righteousness') is incorrect; it should be '我得了疫情' (wǒ déle yìqíng, 'I caught an epidemic').
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Grammar Patterns of 疫
疫 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
卫生官员成功地将____情控制在塔巴廷加地区。
Health officials have successfully confined the epidemic to the Tabatinga area.
Example Sentences for 疫 (10)
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卫生官员成功地将疫情控制在塔巴廷加地区。
wèi shēng guān yuán chéng gōng dì jiāng yì qíng kòng zhì zài tǎ bā tíng jiā dì qū。
Health officials have successfully confined the epidemic to the Tabatinga area.
