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癀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
癀huángjaundicex, 16 strokes, radical 疒
huáng(huang2) T2
  1. 1jaundice
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March 24, 2026

癀huáng(huang2)

The character 癀 (huáng) refers to jaundice, a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an excess of bilirubin. It is often used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to the diseases that cause jaundice, such as liver disorders.

Strokes16Radical疒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, jaundice is often linked to imbalances in the liver, and various herbal treatments are prescribed to address this condition, reflecting a holistic approach to health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a yellow sun (黄, huáng) shining on a sick person, signaling jaundice. The character 癀 includes the radical 疒 (sickness) and hints at the yellow color associated with the condition.

Meanings of 癀

huáng(huang2)
1jaundice
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About 癀

癀Simplified
16Strokes
疒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 癀 with similar sounding characters like 黄 (huáng), which means yellow but does not refer to the medical condition. Use 癀 in more formal contexts, particularly in healthcare discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 癀 is not listed in the HSK levels, it connects to health-related vocabulary, which is important for learners interested in medical Chinese. Focus on similar terms related to health to build a solid vocabulary base.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 癀 with 黄 (huáng) due to their similar sounds and meanings related to color. Remember that 癀 specifically refers to the medical condition of jaundice, while 黄 refers to the color yellow.

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Etymology of 癀

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)黄
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Case file: 癀

  1. 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half黄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysickness
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 癀?

Decomposition of 癀

IDS Structure⿸疒黄
癀Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
黄Huang2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 癀?

How to say jaundice in Chinese

“jaundice” in Chinese is癀huáng

The character 癀 (huáng) refers to jaundice, a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an excess of bilirubin. It is often used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to the diseases that cause jaundice, such as liver disorders.

When to use 癀

Common mistakes include confusing 癀 with similar sounding characters like 黄 (huáng), which means yellow but does not refer to the medical condition. Use 癀 in more formal contexts, particularly in healthcare discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 癀 with 黄 (huáng) due to their similar sounds and meanings related to color. Remember that 癀 specifically refers to the medical condition of jaundice, while 黄 refers to the color yellow.

Write 癀

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Word Family of 癀

Words Containing This Character1
癀huáng(dialect) anthrax
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Compound Meaning

What does 癀 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 癀

癀 means jaundice, a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.

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