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March 24, 2026
慢性mànxìng(man4xing4)
慢性 (mànxìng) refers to a condition that develops slowly over time, often used in medical contexts to describe chronic diseases that persist for a long duration. It conveys the idea of slowness and patience, applicable to both physical health and certain processes that take time to yield results.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine,慢性 diseases are often treated with a holistic approach, emphasizing gradual healing and lifestyle adjustments rather than quick fixes, reflecting a cultural belief in balance and harmony.
Memory Tip
Think of 慢 (màn) as 'slow' and 性 (xìng) as 'nature' or 'character'. Picture a tortoise (慢) taking its time to cross a finish line, representing how慢性 conditions develop slowly in nature, whether it's a chronic illness or a gradual process.
Meanings of 慢性
mànxìng(man4xing4)
1slow and patient
2chronic (disease)
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慢性Simplified
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#13482Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 慢性
Quick Contrast
慢性 (chronic) vs 急性 (acute) — use 慢性 for conditions that develop slowly, while 急性 refers to those that occur suddenly.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 慢 (màn) as 'slow' and 性 (xìng) as 'nature' or 'character'. Picture a tortoise (慢) taking its time to cross a finish line, representing how慢性 conditions develop slowly in nature, whether it's a chronic illness or a gradual process.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include misusing 慢性 with acute conditions, as it specifically refers to long-lasting issues. It's generally used in formal contexts, particularly in healthcare discussions. Be mindful of the tone; mixing it with the word for 'acute' (急性, jíxìng) can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 慢性 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to health and time, such as 疾病 (jíbìng, disease) and 过程 (guòchéng, process). Focus on using it in context with discussions about health and lifestyle changes.
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine,慢性 diseases are often treated with a holistic approach, emphasizing gradual healing and lifestyle adjustments rather than quick fixes, reflecting a cultural belief in balance and harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 慢性 with 急性 (acute), leading to incorrect phrases like '慢性疾病' when referring to an acute disease. Ensure you are clear about the nature of the condition before using 慢性.
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Grammar Patterns of 慢性
慢性 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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大约4%的犯人有____精神疾病。
About 4% of the prison population have chronic psychiatric illnesses.
Example Sentences for 慢性 (6)
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大约4%的犯人有慢性精神疾病。
dà yuē4% 4% de fàn rén yǒu màn xìng jīng shén jí。
About 4% of the prison population have chronic psychiatric illnesses.
Similarly, any pigment nevus that is chronically irritated should be excised.
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目的探讨慢性马兜铃酸 肾病 的主要中医证候.
mù de tàn tǎo màn xìng mǎ dōu líng suān shèn bìng de zhǔ yào zhōng yī.
Objective To discuss the main and signs of chronic aristolochine nephropathy ( CAN ) .
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目的: 观察抗荨丸治疗飞行员急慢性荨麻疹的临床疗效.
mù de: : guān chá kàng qián wán zhì liáo fēi háng yuán jí màn xìng qián má zhěn de lín chuáng liáo.
Objective : To observe the clinical effect of Kangxunwan on acute urticaria in pilots.
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目的观察乌梅丸化裁治疗慢性溃疡性结肠炎的疗效.
mù de guān chá wū méi wán huà cái zhì liáo màn xìng kuì yáng xìng jié cháng yán de liáo xiào.
Objective 120 patients were administered with fructus mume pills orally.
Cultural Notes for 慢性
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese medicine,慢性 diseases are often treated with a holistic approach, emphasizing gradual healing and lifestyle adjustments rather than quick fixes, reflecting a cultural belief in balance and harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 慢性
Not exactly. 慢性 specifically refers to medical conditions or processes that are inherently slow, rather than anything generally slow in pace.
While its primary usage is in medical contexts, it can also describe processes that are slow to take effect.
