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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
治愈zhìyùto cureHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #4381, Very Hard
zhìyù(zhi4yu4)zhi yu T4
  1. 1to cure
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March 24, 2026

治愈(治癒)zhìyù(zhi4yu4)

治愈 (zhìyù) means 'to cure' or 'to heal' and is commonly used in medical contexts. It implies restoring someone to health or alleviating a condition, whether physical or emotional. You might hear it in discussions about medicine, therapy, or personal recovery.

Strokes21Frequency#4381DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, traditional medicine often emphasizes holistic healing, and the concept of cure extends beyond physical ailments to include emotional and spiritual well-being. This reflects a broader understanding of health.

Memory tip

Imagine a doctor (治) wielding a magic wand (愈) that brings people back to health. The character 治 (zhì) looks like a 'doctor's office' while 愈 (yù) suggests 'joy' as the patient is made well again. Together, they create a vivid image of healing.

Meanings of 治愈

zhìyù(zhi4yu4)
1to cure
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About 治愈

治愈Simplified
治癒Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

疗愈 (liáoyù) is more focused on therapeutic healing, often in a psychological or emotional context, while 治愈 (zhìyù) emphasizes a medical cure.

Usage Notes

Be aware that 治愈 can sound formal, and is often used in written contexts. Learners sometimes confuse it with 疗愈 (liáoyù), which also means 'to heal', but carries a gentler connotation. Remember the proper tone: 治 (4th tone) and 愈 (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

While 治愈 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with medical and health-related terms in HSK levels 4 and 5. Focus on practicing its usage within sentences related to health and recovery to reinforce learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 治愈 in contexts where they should use 解决 (jiějué, to solve) for problems or issues. Always remember that 治愈 specifically refers to healing or curing, not resolving.

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Component characters

治zhìto rule
HSK 58 strokes氵
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愈yùthe more...(the more...)
HSK 713 strokes心
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How to say to cure in Chinese

“to cure” in Chinese is治愈zhìyù

治愈 (zhìyù) means 'to cure' or 'to heal' and is commonly used in medical contexts. It implies restoring someone to health or alleviating a condition, whether physical or emotional. You might hear it in discussions about medicine, therapy, or personal recovery.

When to use 治愈

Be aware that 治愈 can sound formal, and is often used in written contexts. Learners sometimes confuse it with 疗愈 (liáoyù), which also means 'to heal', but carries a gentler connotation. Remember the proper tone: 治 (4th tone) and 愈 (4th tone).

治愈 or something close to it

疗愈 (liáoyù) is more focused on therapeutic healing, often in a psychological or emotional context, while 治愈 (zhìyù) emphasizes a medical cure.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 治愈 in contexts where they should use 解决 (jiějué, to solve) for problems or issues. Always remember that 治愈 specifically refers to healing or curing, not resolving.

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Yes, 治愈 can refer to both physical and emotional healing, making it versatile in contexts discussing mental health.

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