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March 24, 2026
内科(內科)nèikē(nei4ke1)
内科 (nèi kē) refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases, as opposed to surgical or external conditions. It is commonly used in medical contexts, especially within hospitals or clinics, to describe practitioners who specialize in internal medicine.
Frequency#19076DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the distinction between 内科 and 外科 is significant in medical practice, reflecting traditional Chinese medicine's holistic approach to internal health. Understanding this can enhance your comprehension of how healthcare systems operate in China.
Memory Tip
Think of 内 (nèi) meaning 'inside' and 科 (kē) as 'branch' or 'study.' Imagine a doctor looking inside a patient to study their internal health, helping you remember that 内科 is all about internal medicine.
Meanings of 内科
nèikē(nei4ke1)
1internal medicine
2general medicine
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About 内科
内科Simplified
內科Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#19076Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
内科 (internal medicine) vs 外科 (surgery) — use 内科 when referring specifically to internal medicine as opposed to surgical practices.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 内 (nèi) meaning 'inside' and 科 (kē) as 'branch' or 'study.' Imagine a doctor looking inside a patient to study their internal health, helping you remember that 内科 is all about internal medicine.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 内科 with 外科 (wài kē), which means surgery. Remember that 内科 is used in formal medical contexts, so it's appropriate in clinics and hospitals, but may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 HSK word, 内科 connects with other medical terms you might encounter, such as 医生 (yī shēng, doctor) and 疾病 (jí bìng, disease). Focus on understanding its usage in health-related discussions and familiarize yourself with related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, the distinction between 内科 and 外科 is significant in medical practice, reflecting traditional Chinese medicine's holistic approach to internal health. Understanding this can enhance your comprehension of how healthcare systems operate in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 内科 when referring to general health or wellness discussions, which is more accurately described with words like 健康 (jiàn kāng). For example, saying "我去内科检查我的健康" should be corrected to "我去看医生检查我的健康".
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Cultural Notes for 内科
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In China, the distinction between 内科 and 外科 is significant in medical practice, reflecting traditional Chinese medicine's holistic approach to internal health. Understanding this can enhance your comprehension of how healthcare systems operate in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 内科
内科 focuses on internal diseases while 外科 deals with surgical procedures and external conditions.
It's more appropriate in medical settings; in casual conversation, people might refer to doctors or specific conditions instead.
No, 内科 can also be relevant for internal medicine for children, but the specific terminology might change.
