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March 24, 2026
治疗(治療)zhìliáo(zhi4liao2)
治疗 (zhì liáo) refers to the act of treating an illness or providing medical care. It encompasses various forms of therapy, whether physical, psychological, or medicinal, and is commonly used in both clinical settings and everyday discussions about health.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of treatment often integrates traditional practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine alongside Western medical techniques, reflecting a holistic approach to health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a doctor (the radical 治) standing over a patient, applying a healing touch (疗) to help them recover. The pronunciation 'zhì liáo' sounds like 'cheerful healing,' reminding you that treatment should lead to recovery and happiness.
Meanings of 治疗
zhìliáo(zhi4liao2)
1to treat (an illness)
2medical treatment
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About 治疗
治疗Simplified
治療Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 治疗
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治疗 (zhìliáo) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ): 选择治疗时强调医学或治疗的过程，而处理更侧重于解决问题或管理事务。治疗 (zhìliáo) vs 照顾 (zhàogù): 治疗专注于对疾病的医学干预，而照顾则强调日常生活中的关怀和支持。
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a doctor (the radical 治) standing over a patient, applying a healing touch (疗) to help them recover. The pronunciation 'zhì liáo' sounds like 'cheerful healing,' reminding you that treatment should lead to recovery and happiness.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 治疗 with the word for 'cure' (治愈), which implies a complete resolution of an illness. This term is often used in formal medical contexts, so make sure to use it appropriately when discussing health issues.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 治疗 connects with other health-related vocabulary, such as 疾病 (jíbìng, illness) and 医生 (yīshēng, doctor). Focus on how to use it in sentences related to health and therapy.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of treatment often integrates traditional practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine alongside Western medical techniques, reflecting a holistic approach to health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 治疗 with the informal term 看病 (kàn bìng, to see a doctor). For example, saying '我去治疗' (I go to treat) instead of '我去看病' (I go to see a doctor) is incorrect in casual conversation.
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Pronunciation of 治疗
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Grammar Patterns of 治疗
治疗 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
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这种植物被用作____神经痛时的镇静药。
The plant acts as a sedative in treating neuralgia.
Example Sentences for 治疗 (10)
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这种植物被用作治疗神经痛时的镇静药。
zhè zhǒng zhí wù bèi yòng zuò zhì liáo shén jīng tòng shí de zhèn jìng yào。
The plant acts as a sedative in treating neuralgia.
The treatment involves the placement of twenty-two electrodes in the inner ear.
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如果及早治疗，多数的皮肤癌是可治好的。
rú guǒ jí zǎo zhì liáo， ， duō shù de pí fū ái shì kě zhì hǎo。
Most skin cancers are curable if treated early.
Cultural Notes for 治疗
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of treatment often integrates traditional practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine alongside Western medical techniques, reflecting a holistic approach to health.
Frequently Asked Questions about 治疗
Yes, 治疗 can refer to psychological therapy as well, so it's appropriate for both physical and mental health contexts.
Yes, it is typically used in formal contexts, especially in medical settings.
You can say '医生正在治疗我的疾病' (The doctor is treating my illness).
