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疟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
疟èmalaria; intermittent fevern, 8 strokes, radical 疒
疟yàomalaria; intermittent fevern, 8 strokes, radical 疒
疟nüèmalaria; intermittent fevern, 8 strokes, radical 疒
nüè(nve4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1malaria; intermittent fever
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March 24, 2026

疟(瘧)nüè(nve4)

The character 疟 (è) refers to malaria, a serious infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is characterized by recurrent fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. In a broader context, it can also refer to intermittent fevers in general.

Strokes8Radical疒
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, malaria has been a significant health concern, especially in rural areas. The traditional understanding of diseases often includes both Western and Chinese medicinal perspectives, making vocabulary like 疟 relevant in discussions about health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person suffering from malaria, feeling the heat of a fever. The character 疟 has the radical 疒 (disease) on the left, indicating it's related to illness, while the right side resembles a person lying down, signifying their struggle against fever. Remember, 'è' sounds like 'eh,' the sound someone makes when feeling unwell.

Meanings of 疟

nüè(nve4)
primary
1malaria; intermittent fever
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About 疟

疟Simplified
瘧Traditional
8Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 疟

Usage Notes

The term is used primarily in medical contexts, and learners should be aware of its formal register. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the correct pronunciation. It is often used in phrases related to health and disease.

HSK Study Tips

While 疟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to health-related language at higher levels. Students should focus on learning related terms for diseases and symptoms to enhance their medical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 疟 (malaria) with 病 (bìng, illness) due to their related meanings. For example, saying '我有病' (I have illness) is too general when specifically referring to malaria; use '我得了疟' (I have malaria) instead.

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Etymology of 疟

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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  1. 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaysickness
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 疟

IDS Structure⿸疒？
疟Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
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How to say malaria; intermittent fever in Chinese

“malaria; intermittent fever” in Chinese is疟è

The character 疟 (è) refers to malaria, a serious infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is characterized by recurrent fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. In a broader context, it can also refer to intermittent fevers in general.

When to use 疟

The term is used primarily in medical contexts, and learners should be aware of its formal register. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the correct pronunciation. It is often used in phrases related to health and disease.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 疟 (malaria) with 病 (bìng, illness) due to their related meanings. For example, saying '我有病' (I have illness) is too general when specifically referring to malaria; use '我得了疟' (I have malaria) instead.

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Grammar Patterns of 疟

疟 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Complete the Sentence

盼望有一天有人会研制出一种能有效预防____疾的疫苗。

Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria.

Example Sentences for 疟 (1)

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盼望有一天有人会研制出一种能有效预防疟疾的疫苗。

pàn wàng yǒu yī tiān yǒu rén huì yán zhì chū yī zhǒng néng yǒu xiào yù fáng nüè jí de yì miáo。

Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria.

Word Family of 疟

Words Containing This Character5
疟疾malaria瘧疾
疟nüèmalaria瘧
疟原虫plasmodium (malaria parasite)瘧原蟲
疟蚊Anopheles (type of mosquito)瘧蚊
疟子(coll.) malaria瘧子
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Compound Meaning

What does 疟疾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 疟

疟 specifically refers to malaria, while terms like 发热 (fārè) refer to fever in a more general sense.

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